July 05, 2012
--- 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. ---
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.”
Jay Polansky