The Standard Promotes Rob Baumgarten to Vice President of Retirement Plan Sales
December 6, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The
Standard announced today that Rob Baumgarten has been promoted to
vice president of Retirement Plan Sales.
Baumgarten is a 20-year veteran of The Standard, having previously
served in various sales leadership and management roles. Most recently
he served as West Regional Sales Director and was previously vice
president of Field Sales, managing The Standard’s field sales team. In
his new role, Baumgarten will have responsibility for the regional sales
directors and managers, sales operations, institutional business
development as well as retirement plan communications.
“Rob brings proven sales leadership and experience to this role,” said
Chris Conklin, vice president of Individual Annuities and Asset
Management Group Sales. “This is a well-deserved promotion. I have full
confidence in Rob and am excited to see where he will take our sales
organization in 2019 and beyond.”
Baumgarten is a graduate of the University of Colorado in Boulder, where
he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He holds FINRA
Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He will be based out of The
Standard’s Denver Sales and Service Office.
About The Standard
The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping you 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, dental and vision insurance, voluntary
(employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement
plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information
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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.
Contacts
Bob Speltz, Senior Director, Public Affairs
971.321.3162
bob.speltz@standard.com