Mark La Montagne
About Mark La Montagne
Mark La Montagne is a Relationship Manager at The Standard, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in business development and client relationship management, having held various roles at M Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Work at The Standard
Mark La Montagne has been employed at The Standard as a Relationship Manager since 2016. In this role, he coordinates the installation of assigned new groups with plan sponsors and channel relationships. He assists in the data collection process and manages the new business submission process. Mark maintains effective primary relationships with plan sponsors through frequent client contact, including on-site visits and proactive phone calls. His responsibilities also include providing plan design consulting services, informing customers about industry and regulatory changes, and explaining their impact.
Previous Experience at M Financial Group
Mark La Montagne held several positions at M Financial Group. He served as Senior Business Development Principal from 2013 to 2016, contributing to business growth for three years. Prior to that, he worked as Supervisory Principal/Associate Principal from 2005 to 2013 for eight years. In 2016, he briefly held the position of Senior Manager, Supervision and Business Development for five months. His roles involved supervision and development within the financial services sector, primarily in the Portland, Oregon area.
Education and Expertise
Mark La Montagne earned an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Portland, completing the program from 2006 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Washington. His educational background supports his expertise in financial planning and communication within the financial services industry.
Experience at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Before his tenure at M Financial Group, Mark La Montagne worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company as Director of Network Office Supervision from 2001 to 2005. During this four-year period, he was responsible for overseeing network office operations, contributing to the company's supervisory framework in the Portland, Oregon area.