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The Standard Hires Kevin White as Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes Kevin White as a regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in Tennessee and Mississippi.

White has 30 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as regional sales director, client relationship manager and sales consultant. White graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.

“Kevin is truly committed to always doing the right thing and I’m thrilled for him to join our team,” said Jack Woolnough, divisional vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “His strategic skillset and range of experience building mutually beneficial relationships will be an asset to our partners.”

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. Standard Retirement Services, Inc., provides financial recordkeeping and plan administration services. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.

Contacts

Melissa Wilmot
971.321.4976
melissa.wilmot@standard.com

The Standard

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
Organization: PRI

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Melissa Wilmot
971.321.4976
melissa.wilmot@standard.com

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