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John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

Multi-team

Firm-wide stats for John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

Total advisors

65

Across 30 offices

Clients per advisor

548 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$61,762 Very Low

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC (JHPFS) provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a mix of individual clients, trusts, estates, non-profits and business entities, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals. Services are delivered by Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) under written agreements and include written plans or recommendations on topics such as asset allocation, retirement and estate planning.

JHPFS’s advice model relies on third‑party financial planning software to generate written, generally framed recommendations that IARs review and present; plans do not name specific securities and implementation is at the client’s discretion. Onboarding and document delivery are electronic, and the firm operates the Emergency Savings program (no advisory fee) through Apex Clearing with a cash sweep into participating banks and related operational and cybersecurity disclosures.

Compared with many multi‑team advisers, JHPFS has an unusually high client load per advisor (35,589 clients and 61 advisors, implying several hundred clients per advisor), reflecting a more scaled, technology‑assisted service model. It is majority‑owned by Manufacturers Investment Corporation, an indirect subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, and is affiliated with multiple John Hancock and Manulife entities (including John Hancock Distributors, John Hancock Investment Management Distributors and Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services); IARs also act as agents for John Hancock insurance companies and JHPFS discloses referral relationships (e.g., Trust & Will), creating affiliation‑related considerations that differ from many peers.

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Expertise

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis

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Location

200 Berkeley St

Boston MA 02116

Advisors at this office

34

Advisors at this office

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Joel B

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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John K

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Joseph B

CFA®

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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James H

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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John F

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

John Foster is a financial advisor at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services and John Hancock in various capacities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a retirement consultant providing educational services related to qualified retirement plans. John Hancock Personal Financial Services offers financial planning and consultative services to individual clients, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm uses a technology-assisted advice model to deliver written, generally framed recommendations, serving a broad client base including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Richard L

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Giacomo A

Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Stephen S

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Courtney S

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Manny S

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Nicholas S

Series 66

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Brian W

Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Alexander P

Series 66

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

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.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Thomas W

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

Thomas Wironen is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with John Hancock and its affiliates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Retirement Consultant providing educational services to participants in qualified retirement plans through John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm uses a technology-assisted model to deliver generally framed written recommendations, allowing clients discretion in implementation.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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Daniel P

Series 65

Boston, MA

John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC

Daniel Perillo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Boston, MA. He has one year of experience at John Hancock and Manulife Wealth Inc, along with prior roles at RBC Capital Markets and other firms. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and businesses. The firm employs a technology-assisted, scaled service model that relies on third-party software to generate written financial plans, with implementation decisions left to clients.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
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