Scott Ward
Scott Ward is a registered investment advisor at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, based in Boston, MA, with 27 years of industry experience. Scott operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 32,545 clients with $2B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $50K | 0.50% |
| $50K - $100K | 0.40% |
| $100K - $250K | 0.30% |
| $250K+ | 0.20% |
For certain plans, the advisory fee shall be waived for the first ninety (90) days following enrollment in the Service.
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Location
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Scott is a volunteer trustee for the Claybrook Home Owners Association since April 2023. He dedicates minimal time to overseeing the neighborhood pumphouse and sewer system, coordinating maintenance, and managing HOA budgets.
Employment History
Current Registrations
John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC
John Hancock Distributors LLC
John Hancock Distributors LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
John Hancock Advisers, LLC
Principal Funds Distributor, INC.Broker
Princor Financial Services Corporation
Princor Financial Services CorporationBroker
Hartford Equity Sales Company INC.Broker
Citistreet Equities LLCBroker
Putnam Retail Management Limited PartnershipBroker
State Registrations6 states
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