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January 28, 2022
In a recent article in RPA Convergence, powered by @InvestmentNews, Rob Baumgarten, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard, highlights the growth trajectory of the small plan market and recommends how advisors can grow their business by providing plan sponsors with a platform that helps their plans thrive.
News Organization: RPA Convergence
January 28, 2022
“Understanding TPAs’ strengths will help new and emerging advisors grow and maintain long-term relationships with clients while enjoying the benefits of having an expert partner in their corner.” In a recent @ThinkAdvisor article, Rita Taylor-Rodriguez, TPA sales director at The Standard, shares the unique value a TPA brings to partnerships with advisors and recordkeepers.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
December 21, 2021
With a little context and explanation, you can help demystify annuities and help clients make more informed decisions. Read the article by Paul Garofoli, regional sales director for Individual Annuities at The Standard.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
November 23, 2021
Paid Family Medical Leave, or PFML, is an evolving benefit and it’s different in most every state. In a new episode of the TwoSides HR Podcast, Jessica Bolar, product manager of PFML and Absence at The Standard, discusses what PFML entails and why organizations should address PFML and the compliance issues in states where it’s mandated.
News Organization: TwoSides HR Podcast
November 23, 2021
“The pandemic has made a bad situation worse.” Mental health has a stigmatized reputation in the workplace, and employers must work to support and accommodate those who are struggling. In a new Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) @Work Magazine article by Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities SM practice consultant from The Standard, highlights how to do that and more.
News Organization: @Work Magazine
November 2, 2021
Life is unpredictable, so it’s important to ensure your clients feel prepared if they need to tend to themselves or a loved one. In a new ThinkAdvisor article Jill Frohardt, second vice president of Individual Disability Insurance Sales at The Standard, shares the importance of offering income protection and family caregiving benefits in any policy.
News Organization: ThinkAdvisor
October 27, 2021
The effects of Long COVID are taking a toll on the American workplace. In a recent BenefitsPRO article, Dr. Charles Glassman, associate medical director at The Standard, and Dr. Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities SM practice consultant at The Standard, share how the workforce that is struggling with Long COVID could eventually be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
News Organization: BenefitsPRO
October 15, 2021
“Accelerate was created with ease of use in mind, allowing advisers and TPAs to use thoughtfully designed resources for their small plan clients.” A new PLANSPONSOR article explains what differentiates Accelerate from other recordkeeping platforms, and consults Rob Baumgarten, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard, and Jody Meth, senior director of Retirement Plan Product Management at The Standard, for their insights on how this tool was created with TPAs and advisors in mind.
News Organization: PlanSponsor
October 14, 2021
“Serving small retirement plans is nothing new for The Standard, but with Accelerate we can provide small plans a level of service typically reserved for larger plans at a competitive price.” In a new 401(k) Specialist Magazine article Rob Baumgarten, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard, and Jody Meth, senior director of Retirement Plan Product Management at The Standard, share how Accelerate can benefit small plan clients.
News Organization: 401(k) Specialist
October 12, 2021
Substance abuse in the workplace has become more common and has caused employers to reevaluate their management of assisting employees who are struggling. Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities SM practice consultant and The Standard shares tips for employers and discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements regarding workplace drug and alcohol use in Employee Benefit News.
News Organization: Employee Benefit News