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The Standard Hires James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt as Regional Vice Presidents in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt. Each has in-depth knowledge of the retirement plans industry and embodies the company’s customer-centric values.

Gilligan will work with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in South Florida. He has 30 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as regional director, managing director and sales consultant. Gilligan graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

Davi will work with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in Missouri, Arkansas and Eastern Iowa. She has 13 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles in participant service, client relationship management and sales. Davi graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 65 licenses.

Nesbitt will work with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in Virginia. He has eight years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as business development director and sales consultant. Nesbitt graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Master of Science degree in business administration and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

“Lauren, James and Mathew each demonstrate our company’s commitment to building and nurturing relationships as well as doing what matters for our customers,” said Jason Burlie, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “I’m excited to add such amazing talent to our sales team.”

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of businesses dedicated to helping our customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial products and services for groups and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management and paid family leave services and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. Standard Retirement Services, Inc., provides financial recordkeeping and plan administrative services. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.

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Melissa Wilmot
971.321.4976
melissa.wilmot@standard.com

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CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
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