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Joel Berry is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Ira Subaru. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services, including an Emergency Savings program, to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to trusts and non-profits. The firm uses third-party financial planning software to generate recommendations and operates a technology-assisted service model with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

John Kurtak Jr. is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with John Hancock and its affiliated entities since 2015. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a technology-assisted approach with third-party planning software to generate written recommendations, serving a notably high number of clients per advisor.

Joseph Bakish is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA. He has over nine years of experience, previously working with Richardson Wealth (USA) Limited and Richardson Wealth Limited before joining his current firm in 2025. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a technology-assisted model with a high client load per advisor and delivers written recommendations through third-party financial planning software, with implementation at the client's discretion.

James Hare is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with John Hancock in various capacities since 2015. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm uses third-party financial planning software to create written, generally framed recommendations, supporting a scaled, technology-assisted service model for a high client load per advisor.

John Foster is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services LLC and John Hancock. He also serves as a retirement consultant for JHRPS Education Retirement Consultant, providing educational information to participants in qualified retirement plans. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, delivering written plans and recommendations through a technology-assisted service model. The firm serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth clients and operates an Emergency Savings program with no advisory fee.

Richard Lanigan is a financial advisor at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles within John Hancock-affiliated entities since 2018, including John Hancock Distributors and Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a technology-assisted, scaled service model with investment advice delivered through written plans generated by third-party software and implemented at the client’s discretion.

Garrett Thiessen is a financial advisor at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previous experience with Manulife Wealth Inc. since 2016. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm uses a technology-assisted service model with third-party financial planning software to deliver generally framed recommendations, and its advisors manage a high client load compared to many multi-team firms.

Giacomo Armiento is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, based in Boston, MA. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with Manulife Wealth Inc, Echelon Partners USA Inc., Chevron Wealth Preservation, and Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to individual clients, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, serving both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals. The firm emphasizes a technology-assisted advice model using third-party software to generate written recommendations, with implementation decisions left to clients.

Stephen Schuman is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within the John Hancock and Manulife affiliates since 2007 and has been a drummer and musician with the band Rewind since 2006. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, delivering technology-assisted advice through Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients and operates an Emergency Savings program without an advisory fee.

Courtney Swan is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with John Hancock and its affiliates since 2014. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and businesses. The firm uses a technology-assisted model to deliver written, generally framed recommendations reviewed by its advisors.

Manny Stathoulopoulos is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with John Hancock and its affiliated entities since 2015. John Hancock Personal Financial Services provides financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm uses a technology-assisted model to deliver written financial plans and recommendations without naming specific securities, serving a high volume of clients through a team of advisers.

Nicholas Stathos is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with various John Hancock entities since 2023 and previously worked in education at Bates College and The Rivers School. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a retirement consultant providing educational services on retirement plan options for qualified plan participants. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and businesses. The firm uses a technology-assisted model to deliver generally framed written recommendations, with client implementation at their discretion, and operates an Emergency Savings program without an advisory fee.

Brian Wrigley is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience at several firms, including Ventum Financial, Chevron Wealth Preservation Inc., Echelon Wealth Partners, and National Bank Financial Inc. Wrigley is based in Boston, MA. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, providing financial planning and consultative services supported by technology-assisted, written recommendations. The firm operates an Emergency Savings program and maintains a high client-to-advisor ratio within a scaled service model.

Alexander Page is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining John Hancock, he worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Empower, Brighton Securities, and Merrill Lynch, among other firms. John Hancock Personal Financial Services provides financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party financial planning software to generate written recommendations, with implementation at the client’s discretion, and operates an Emergency Savings program without an advisory fee.

Thomas Wironen is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at John Hancock and its related entities since 2014, including Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a retirement plan services education consultant, providing guidance on distribution options for qualified retirement plan participants. John Hancock Personal Financial Services offers financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a technology-assisted, scaled service model with a focus on written financial plans and an Emergency Savings program.