The Standard Promotes Kevin Mannino and Hires Todd Smiser to Divisional Vice President Roles

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard recently promoted Kevin Mannino and hired Todd Smiser to divisional vice president roles in Retirement Plans. Mannino will lead our sales teams in the Midwest and Smiser will be responsible for our sales teams in the South. Each has in-depth knowledge of the retirement plans industry and embodies the company’s customer-centric values.

Mannino joined The Standard in July 2023 as a premier market sales director and has 14 years of experience in the retirement industry. He spent most of his career generating new business for mid- to large-sized retirement plans at Prudential Retirement. Prior to joining The Standard, Mannino served as senior director of distribution at Principal Financial Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree from Villanova University.

“Kevin’s expertise in consultative selling, coaching and deal-level strategy development contributed to his success in premier market sales,” said Jason Burlie, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “His natural curiosity and passion for continuous learning are evident in his work and support of our sales and client retention.”

Smiser has more than 31 years of experience in the retirement industry, including 20 years in sales leadership. Prior to joining The Standard, he served as divisional vice president at OneAmerica, with prior experience at Voya and Empower. Smiser earned a bachelor’s degree from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

“As a former D1 baseball player, Todd prioritizes the value of teams and we couldn’t be more excited to have him serve our advisors and administrators in this role,” Jason said. “As a highly inquisitive leader, Todd will be the first to ask why and how something works, which reflects his strong passion for our business.”

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 and Instagram.

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.