The Standard Appoints Mark Zoltay as Pension Consultant for Denver

PORTLAND, Ore.--()--StanCorp Equities, Inc. ("The Standard"), a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFG), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Zoltay as pension consultant for its Denver Retirement Plans Office. He will be responsible for retirement plan sales in Colorado and Wyoming.

Zoltay has worked in the retirement plan services industry for more than 14 years. Prior to joining The Standard, he served as a regional sales director for MassMutual Retirement Services. He also previously worked as a director of business development for Principal Mutual and is a current board member of the Western Pension and Benefits Conference, Denver Chapter.

“Mark has a wealth of experience assisting brokers, financial advisors and clients in the Colorado market,” said Darrell Hannaway, regional sales manager for The Standard’s North Region. “His thorough understanding of their needs will make him a valuable asset.”

Zoltay is a graduate of Metropolitan State University in Denver, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, as well as an insurance license for the states of Colorado and Wyoming.

Disclosure

StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, distributes group annuity contracts issued by Standard Insurance Company and may provide other brokerage services. Third party administrative services are provided by Standard Retirement Services, Inc. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services. The company serves approximately 7.5 million customers nationwide as of June 30, 2011, with group and individual disability insurance, group life, AD&D, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans products and services, individual annuities and investment advice. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Real Estate and StanCorp Equities.

Contacts

The Standard
General Media
Director, Public Affairs
Bob Speltz, 971-321-3162
bob.speltz@standard.com
or
Investor Relations and Financial Media
Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations
Jeff Hallin, 971-321-6127
jeff.hallin@standard.com

Release Summary

The Standard, a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFG), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Zoltay as pension consultant for its Denver Retirement Plans Office.

Contacts

The Standard
General Media
Director, Public Affairs
Bob Speltz, 971-321-3162
bob.speltz@standard.com
or
Investor Relations and Financial Media
Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations
Jeff Hallin, 971-321-6127
jeff.hallin@standard.com