A.J. Ijaz is a seasoned expert in the world of finance with years of hard work and experience under his belt. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance & Insurance from Radford University and a Master of Business Administration in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law with Honors from Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management. Mr. Ijaz is currently the Vice President of Retirement Plans at The Standard. He has previously held the position of President at StanCorp Investment Advisors & StanCorp Equities Incorporated. Before that, he was part of the senior management team of Allstate Life & Retirement Agency Operations in various capacities, starting from Senior Manager/Controller and progressing to Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of the division.

Mr. Ijaz's successful career spans various critical areas such as retirement planning, investment advising, agency management, and corporate finance. He has a deep understanding of the financial sector and has developed a range of skills throughout his professional life. As a Vice President of Retirement Plans at The Standard, he has demonstrated his ability to lead a team and deliver innovative solutions backed by sound research and analysis. Additionally, he brings to the table advanced skills in finance, insurance, retirement, leadership, strategy, and business development.