In a recent National Association of Plan Advisors article, Steve Chappell of The Standard makes a compelling case for why PEPs aren’t minimizing the role of advisors — they’re redefining it.
What changes when an employer joins a pooled employer plan — and what stays the same? In an article for PLANSPONSOR, Steve Chappell from The Standard explains how PEPs make retirement plan administration easier while keeping important employer responsibilities intact, helping organizations feel confident about this option for managing their employees’ retirement savings.
Digital Insurance recently featured Greg Chandler, The Standard's executive vice president of Information Technology, in their AI and Insurtech Predictions for 2026 piece. Greg shared that "AI can now enhance the way businesses interact with customers and create solutions to improve the customer experience.”
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.