Scott C. Ward

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Medway, MA

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CRD#: 2921707

Professional summary

Scott Christopher Ward is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Medway, Massachusetts and JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2020 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174433

Medway, MA

Current

March 3, 2009 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

CRD#: 5249

Boston, MA

Past

January 24, 2020 - January 24, 2020

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174433

Fort Washington, PA

Past

January 2, 2013 - April 13, 2020

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA

CRD#: 106435

FRANKLIN, MA

Past

March 13, 2009 - December 31, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105790

WAKEFIELD, MA

Past

October 3, 2007 - September 23, 2008

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261

EL DORADO HILLS, CA

Past

June 1, 2007 - February 11, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

WALTHAM, MA

Past

February 2, 2007 - February 11, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

WALTHAM, MA

Past

September 27, 2004 - January 29, 2007

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 6604

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 13, 2002 - September 8, 2004

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

CRD#: 7447

SOMERSET, NJ

Past

September 28, 1998 - June 17, 2002

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 7325

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Connecticut
(1/23/2014)

Maine
(1/23/2014)

Massachusetts
(3/3/2009)

IAR

Massachusetts
(1/30/2020)

New Hampshire
(1/23/2014)

Rhode Island
(4/21/2015)

Texas
(6/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/22/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/13/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/26/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

JOHN HANCOCK MANAGED IRA (3/28/2025)

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK PRIVATE WEALTH (3/28/2025)

JH ADVICE FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/28/2025)

MYPORTFOLIO (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	32,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,975,740,842

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Scott C. Ward

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Scott Christopher Ward's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/22/2007

Series 63

Date: 2/13/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2002

Series 6

Date: 9/26/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

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