The Standard Names Matthew King Director of Third Party Administrator Relationships

The Standard announced today that Matthew King has joined its retirement services group as the new director of Third Party Administrator (TPA) Relationships.

Matthew King, Director of TPA Relationships at The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)

King will support The Standard’s TPA partners across the country, focusing on both current and prospective relationships. He has 20 years of experience in the employer-sponsored retirement plan marketplace. Most recently he served as the director of TPA and specialist advisor sales support at Transamerica Retirement Solutions. He’s also served in retirement plans operational leadership roles with Voya Financial.

“Matt’s hire represents our commitment to growth in the TPA channel,” said Daniel Hall, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales for The Standard. ”He brings relevant experience that will help us provide our TPAs with innovative services and resources. We are thrilled to have Matt onboard.”

King graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, with degrees in Political Science and Business Administration. He holds both FINRA Series 6 and 26 licenses.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services, including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, absence management services, 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. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. 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. 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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