The Standard announced today that Jason Burlie has been named vice president and head of Sales for Retirement Plans. Burlie will have direct responsibility for The Standard’s retirement plans distribution and market development strategies. He will also be responsible for designing and delivering innovative customer-driven solutions that accelerate growth.

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Jason Burlie, vice president and head of Sales for Retirement Plans at The Standard. (Photo: Business Wire)

Prior to joining The Standard, Burlie served in various sales leadership roles at Prudential Financial and most recently was head of retirement plans sales and strategic relationships.

“Jason is a proven executive and strategic sales leader,” said A.J. Ijaz, vice president of the Asset Management Group at The Standard. “His inclusive leadership style and emphasis on building organizational capabilities that drive growth and enhance advisor and customer experiences make him the right leader at the right time for our sales organization.”

Burlie holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in business administration from the University of Southern California.

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping you 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, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management 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, Twitter 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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