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.
How can you confidently guide clients and prospects toward the legacy outcome they envision? Paul Garofoli, FLMI, RICP®, regional vice president of sales in Individual Annuities at The Standard, provides some answers.
Alan Assner, vice president of Individual Annuities at The Standard, was recently quoted in an InsuranceNewsNet article about the challenges and opportunities for indexed products.
Alan Assner, vice president of Individual Annuities at The Standard, was recently quoted in an InsuranceNewsNet article about the effects of interest rate changes in the financial services industry.
Leaving a meaningful legacy is important to many retirees. John Williams, CLU®, regional vice president for Individual Annuities at The Standard, discusses the legacy planning benefits of a fixed index annuity.
Finding the perfect annuity for a client is a lot like matchmaking. Age, preferences and long-term goals all play a role in landing the ideal fit. The Standard's Paul Garofoli, FLMI, RICP® writes about using annuity expertise like a dating app algorithm to spark lasting financial connections.
Women are set to control up to $30 trillion in financial assets by 2030. Yet many feel overwhelmed by investment decisions. This is an opportunity for financial professionals to empower women with personalized guidance and confidence-building strategies.
Instead of surrendering a life insurance policy and facing immediate tax liabilities, policyholders can use a 1035 exchange to transfer funds into a fixed indexed annuity tax-free. John Williams, a regional vice president at The Standard, discusses the strategic advantages of a 1035 exchange in Aspire Magazine. Read the article for more details.
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.
“An engaged workforce is one of the best combatants to presenteeism, and a manager has a significant impact on an employee’s engagement level.” In a new HR Daily Advisor article, Brenda Smith, senior director, Workplace Possibilities at The Standard, shares some tips for managers, employers and HR professionals to help reduce presenteeism in the workplace.