Jim Lake Promoted To National Sales Manager Of Guardian Retirement Solutions
NEW YORK, January 27, 2015 — The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced that Jim Lake has been promoted to National Sales Manager of Guardian Retirement Solutions™ effective January 1, 2015.
Mr. Lake, previously National Sales Manager of Individual Annuities, is expanding his role to include all aspects of Guardian’s Retirement Plans distribution and will continue to report to Michael B. Cefole, Senior Vice President, Guardian Retirement Solutions™. In addition to overseeing annuity distribution, Mr. Lake is also assuming responsibility for the Retirement Plans Wholesaling Team, the Retirement Plans Sales Desk, and 401(k) key account management.
“Jim is a respected leader with more than 20 years of financial sales experience. His industry knowledge and strong relationships with clients and financial representatives make him the perfect choice for leading the Retirement Solutions sales teams at Guardian,” said Mr. Cefole.
Bringing these teams together under the same leadership reinforces Guardian’s focus on expanding the availability of retirement savings and income options, and helping customers to and through their retirement.
Jim Lake received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. He also holds the Certified Annuities Specialist (CAS) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) financial designations.
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