In the Media

The Standard's Theodore Schmelzle, JD, CIPP, vice president of Retirement Plans Service, was interviewed in a recent USA TODAY story with retirement tips for readers. Ted emphasized that successful retirement saving is less about hitting a specific dollar target and more about building early, consistent habits, noting that “time is the most precious” factor in long‑term financial growth.

Jason Burlie, The Standard's vice president of Retirement Plan Sales, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about the trends and advances that mattered most in 2024.