ORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard announced the hiring of Michael Sperduto as a retirement plan consultant. He will work with advisors in western Pennsylvania, northern Ohio and western New York.

Sperduto has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and has worked in sales management and as a financial advisor. He received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. He holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.

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