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The Standard Names Rick Nowicki as Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes Rick Nowicki as a regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators within an assigned territory in Michigan.

Nowicki has 20 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as retirement plans wholesaler, client relationship manager, third-party administrator and employee benefit consultant. In addition, he owned and operated a small business for 12 years. Nowicki holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.

“Rick is truly committed to always doing the right thing and I’m excited for him to join our team,” said Derek Fuller, divisional vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard. “His strategic skillset demonstrates our company’s commitment to building and nurturing relationships as well as doing what matters for our customers.”

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on 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 administration 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.

Contacts

Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 4,233
Organization: PRI

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

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