401GO Names Retirement Industry Veteran Stan Smith as Chief Growth Officer

Bridget Quain
bridget@401go.com
707-685-7508

401GO, the next-generation retirement plan provider for employers, advisors and individuals, announced the appointment of Stan Smith as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). His 26-year career includes leadership positions at Fidelity Investments, SaveDaily, and DriveWealth. As CGO, Smith will work to meet 401GO’s aggressive market share growth projections while helping the company extend frictionless retirement planning to its several thousand clients and partners.

“This nation is facing a true retirement crisis. 401GO has the opportunity to provide working Americans with the tools they need to shore up their financial futures. That’s a mission I am passionate about and so I view this opportunity as much more than just a job,” says Smith. “I feel like all my past professional experiences have prepared me for exactly this challenge.”

In addition to leading a sales team, Smith will help 401GO diversify its revenue streams through the development of additional products tailored to several underserved markets.

“We added Stan to our executive team knowing he has the very specific skillset needed to take 401GO to the next level, working shoulder to shoulder with our Chief Revenue Officer Ted Haase,” says CEO and co-founder Daniel Beck. “Stan is known for his ability to foster a culture of action, inspiration, and motivation, and we’ve already seen clear signs of his influence on this organization.”

Having recently raised a successful $12 million series A venture fundraising round, 401GO is in the midst of a strong and pronounced growth phase, experiencing multiple periods of year-over-year revenue gains exceeding 150%.

Smith’s professional certifications include AIF®, CHSA® and C(k)P®. He earned his MBA at the University of Leicester School of Business. Smith lives in southern California with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys serving a local youth development program that uses skiing to build confidence on and off the slopes. A firm believer that a fulfilling life is one of constant learning and growth, he most recently began learning to play the acoustic guitar.

About 401GO

401GO is a leading fintech innovator specializing in retirement planning solutions optimized for small and medium sized businesses. With a mission to make retirement planning accessible, practical and frictionless, 401GO offers innovative tools and services designed to help individuals secure their financial futures.

For more information, visit 401go.com.

Photo of Stan Smith AIF®, CHSA® and C(k)P®

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"We added Stan to our executive team knowing he has the very specific skillset needed to take 401GO to the next level, working shoulder to shoulder with our Chief Revenue Officer Ted Haase,” says CEO and co-founder Daniel Beck.