Patrick Bushlack

Patrick Bushlack has a strong background in the financial industry. Patrick is currently serving as the Director of Business Development at The Standard, where they oversee the development of new business opportunities. Prior to this role, they worked as the National Accounts Sales Director at The Standard, where they gained valuable experience in sales and account management. Before joining The Standard, Patrick worked at Securian Financial for four years as the National Accounts Manager for Retirement Plans. In this role, they developed and maintained strategic relationships with channel partners and provided support with business plan development. Patrick also has experience at Mercer, where they served as the Office Business Leader for Retirement Plan & Investment Services and as a 401(k) Plan & Investment Consultant. Earlier in their career, they worked at Securian Financial Group as a 401(k) Wholesaler and Regional Sales Vice President, as well as a Financial Advisor.

Patrick Bushlack earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the period from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended Cretin-Derham Hall from 1989 to 1993, although specific details about a degree or field of study have not been provided. Patrick Bushlack has also obtained additional certifications throughout their career, including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) from the National Association of Plan Advisors in 2022 and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) from the Center for Fiduciary Studies in 2006.