BOSTON, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JH RPS) is pleased to announce that it has hired Margaret (Peggy) Santhouse as vice president, National Accounts, responsible for its mid-market distribution relationships with major consulting, advisor and RIA organizations. She will report to George Revoir, senior vice president, Distribution.
"We are extremely pleased to have Peggy on our team," said Revoir. "Her experience and proven track record will be an asset to RPS. Adding Peggy, along with the recently announced return of Jim Brockelman, gives us extensive knowledge and experience to support our mid-market advisors as we continue to build momentum in this sector."
Santhouse has over 15 years of experience and most recently served as vice president of national distribution and relationship management at a significant mid-market company, where she led a team of Key Account Managers who developed distribution relationships with major consulting and advisor organizations.
Santhouse, who graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, also is a member of the conference agenda committee for the NAPA 401(k) Sales Summit, and an inaugural member of the NAPA Membership Development Committee; Retirement Advisor Council and the Women in Pensions Network.
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John Hancock Financial is a division of Manulife Financial, a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, the Company 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 Financial and its subsidiaries were C$599 billion (US$563 billion) as at December 31, 2013. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at manulife.com.
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SOURCE John Hancock Retirement Plan Services