BOSTON, MA -Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, hired Eric D. Millican, CWS®, as a national recruiter responsible for sourcing, attracting and retaining qualified financial advisors, it was announced today by Brian Heapps, president, John Hancock Financial Network. Millican will be based in Monroe, MI, and report to Malcolm Thomas, Signator's director of recruiting.

"We are pleased to have Eric join our recruiting team as Signator continues to grow as an independent broker dealer," said Heapps. "Signator has developed a unique position in the broker dealer space by providing the complete open product platform and competitive compensation of an independent broker dealer along with the resources and backing of a national network and strong parent company, John Hancock. Given Eric's character and experience recruiting in the IBD space, we are excited by the prospect of reaching those independent financial advisors focused on growing their businesses."

"Having been a recruiter in the industry for a while, I am very excited to join Signator because I've seen that they continuously enhance their broker dealer and RIA platform and are always looking for ways to assist the entrepreneurial-minded advisor," said Millican. "Signator's focus on giving advisors what they need to succeed, especially with acquisition and succession strategies, sets them apart and I look forward to be able to contribute to their growth."

Millican has more than 10 years of experience in financial advisor recruiting, and most recently served as senior recruiter for a significant independent broker dealer. He holds his Series 7, 24 63 licenses and is a Certified Wealth Strategist. He also is licensed to sell life insurance in MI. Millican is a member and former board member of NAIFA and served as the IFAPAC chair.

Millican graduated from the Hawthorn College of Business at Western Michigan University with a degree in finance.

About Signator Investors, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, is an independent broker-dealer and Registered Investment Adviser based in Boston, Mass., that supports a national network of independent firms with more than 1,600 advisors and representatives across the U.S.

Signator partners with financial professionals who have proven experience and share its commitment to putting clients first. The firm's open product platform includes a comprehensive range of investment, advisory and protection products from leading carriers. And its first-class support, wealth of local and national resources and flexible business models help entrepreneurially minded financial professionals ensure that their clients are well taken care of. For more information, please visit http://www.signatorinvestors.com/.

Contact: Melissa Berczuk
Phone: (617) 663-4750
E-mail:  mberczuk@jhancock.com

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