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Lawrence L. Riddell

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Boston, MA 02116
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CRD#: 2843846
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Professional summary


Lawrence Leslie Riddell, AIF®, who also goes by Larry Riddell Jr, Lawrence L Jr Riddell, Lawrence Leslie Riddell Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Lawrence has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Larry Riddell Jr | Lawrence L Jr Riddell | Lawrence Leslie Riddell Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) FINRA; Not investment- related; 1735 K Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006; FINRA- Writer FINRA Continuing Education Content Committee; 6/12/22; 8 hours per month; 8 hours per month; Writer. 2.) a.OBA Name: John Hancock Life Insurance Company b.Investment-related? No c.OBA Address: 200 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 d.OBA Nature: Insurance Sales e.Position, Title, or Relationship with the OBA: Insurance Sales Representative f.OBA Start Date: 06/02/2025 g.Approximate number of hours/months devoted to the OBA: 1 h.Number of hours devoted to the OBA during securities trading hours: 1 i.Brief description duties related to the OBA: Serve as inhouse life Insurance Agent for John Hancock Employees and their families. All transactions are unsolicited and over the telephone. Offering term life insurance, Universal Life Insurance, and Index Universal Life Insurance. No commissions or compensation is received for these life insurance transactions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

June 18, 2018 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
RIA
CRD#: 174433
Boston, MA
Current

August 20, 2018 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
BD
CRD#: 5249
Boston, MA
Current

October 6, 2023 - Present

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
BD
CRD#: 150842
Boston, MA
Current

January 15, 2025 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
BD
CRD#: 28262
Boston, MA
Past

February 25, 2013 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
SOUTH BOSTON, MA
Past

October 24, 2005 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
SOUTH BOSTON, MA
Past

December 3, 2003 - February 3, 2005

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

May 26, 2000 - January 28, 2005

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 1997 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 1997 - January 28, 2005

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JH
JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(8/20/2018)
RR
Alaska
(11/16/2023)
RR
Arizona
(8/20/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(8/20/2018)
RR
California
(8/20/2018)
RR
Colorado
(8/20/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(8/20/2018)
RR
Delaware
(8/20/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/20/2018)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2018)
RR
Georgia
(8/20/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(8/20/2018)
RR
Idaho
(8/20/2018)
RR
Illinois
(8/20/2018)
RR
Indiana
(11/28/2023)
RR
Iowa
(8/20/2018)
RR
Kansas
(8/20/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(8/20/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(8/20/2018)
RR
Maine
(8/20/2018)
RR
Maryland
(8/20/2018)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/18/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/12/2018)
RR
Michigan
(8/20/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(8/20/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(8/20/2018)
RR
Missouri
(8/20/2018)
RR
Montana
(8/20/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(11/2/2023)
RR
Nevada
(11/16/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/20/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(8/20/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(8/20/2018)
RR
New York
(8/20/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(10/27/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(8/20/2018)
RR
Ohio
(8/20/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/20/2018)
RR
Oregon
(10/16/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(11/22/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/20/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(8/20/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(8/20/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(8/20/2018)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2018)
RR
Utah
(10/16/2023)
RR
Vermont
(8/20/2018)
RR
Virginia
(11/11/2023)
RR
Washington
(8/20/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(11/2/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/20/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(8/20/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/16/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/22/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JH
JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 572-0109
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
163

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONALIZED RETIREMENT ADVICE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts32,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,975,740,842

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2025
Cover Page
04/22/2024
01/25/2023

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Company Information


JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433Boston, MA 02116

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