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Deals & People July 5, 2012
ING Names Regional VP of Sales
ING’s U.S. Retirement business hired Dan Kretz as
regional vice president of sales for the company’s small to midsize corporate
retirement plan markets.
Reported by Jay Polansky
Kretz will be responsible for the sales and distribution of 401(k) retirement plans to the independent channel in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
Before joining ING, Kretz was a sales director for MassMutual Retirement Services in intermediary-driven retirement plan sales. He also worked at the Principal Financial Group for six years.
“Dan’s appointment to this position follows an extensive career as a leader who brings a high-level of industry knowledge and sales success to the role,” said Bill Elmslie, head of National Intermediary Distribution and Service for ING U.S. Retirement. “His experience, reputation in the market and distribution relationships will be invaluable as we continue to provide resources to help advisers grow and manage their business.”