Press Release

The Standard Names Mark Christensen PEP Sales Director for Retirement Plans

Issued by The Standard

Dec. 16, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Standard welcomes Mark Christensen as the pooled employer plans sales director in Retirement Plans. With the addition of Christensen in this new role, The Standard continues to be at the forefront of the PEP market.

Christensen has 20 years of experience in financial services, most of that in retirement plans. He previously held roles at Voya, Principal Financial Group and Sallus Retirement, a PEP startup.

“Our approach to PEPs continues to attract advisors and employers and we want to invest in this success,” said Steven Chappell, vice president of distribution in Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “Mark’s experience will help ensure all the resources at The Standard are available to our advisors as we grow our private label PEP 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.

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.

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