The Standard Hires Daniel Kretz as Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Standard welcomes Daniel Kretz as a new regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Kretz has 21 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles in sales and business development as senior benefit plan consultant, director and regional vice president.

Kretz graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and holds FINRA Series 6, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He also holds a Securities Industry Essentials^® designation.

“Dan is a proven sales leader with deep relationships in his territory,” said Derek Fuller, divisional vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “I’m excited to add a sales professional of Dan’s caliber to our team and I’m confident he will continue to be an asset to his 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, voluntary and supplemental benefits, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and individual annuities. 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 administrative 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.