BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JH RPS) is pleased to announce that it has hired Steve Davis as divisional vice president, responsible for sales and sales management in the Mid-Atlantic region. Davis will report to Bob Carroll, national sales manager, JH RPS.

"We are fortunate Steve has joined our sales leadership team," said Carroll. "With his experience in retirement plan sales, directing sales leadership, and cultivating relationships, Steve will be a tremendous asset to our team in the Mid-Atlantic region."

Davis has more than 20 years of experience in the retirement plan services industry, and most recently served as the national sales manager for a significant retirement plan provider.

Davis is a graduate of Davidson College, and the Securities Industry Institute of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He holds Series 7, 63, 65 and 26 licenses.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife
John Hancock Financial is a division of Manulife, a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. Operating as Manulife in Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, our group of companies offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife and its subsidiaries were C$663 billion (US$591 billion) as at September 30 2014. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife can be found on the Internet at manulife.com.

The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers and administers a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York are collectively referred to as "John Hancock."

Both John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York do business under certain instances using the John Hancock Retirement Plan Services name. Group annuity contracts and recordkeeping agreements are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02210 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Product features and availability may differ by state. The Investment Management Services Division of John Hancock provides investment information relating to the group annuity contract. Plan administrative services may be provided by John Hancock Retirement Plan Services LLC or a plan consultant selected by the Plan.

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