The Standard Hires Michael Leonard as Regional Vice President

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) welcomes Michael Leonard as regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, Leonard will serve advisors throughout the California Central Valley including Sacramento and northwestern Nevada including Reno.

Leonard has 18 years of retirement plan industry experience focused on helping advisors and employers evaluate and implement retirement plan solutions that meet the evolving needs of both sponsors and participants. His deep industry knowledge, strong relationships and client-focused approach have earned him a reputation as a trusted partner throughout the retirement plan community.

Before joining The Standard, Leonard served as regional vice president at Ascensus. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Santa Clara University and holds FINRA Series 6, 63 and 65 licenses.

“Michael’s curiosity, humility and drive stood out throughout the hiring process,” said Brody Geist, divisional vice president of Retirement Plans Sales. “His expertise and energy elevates the people around him. We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to the team and look forward to his contributions toward creating positive outcomes for advisors, clients and The Standard.”

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individual customers. 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, annuities for employers and individual customers and the origination and servicing of fixed-rate commercial mortgage loans. 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.