John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has appointed Regan Muldoon as Regional Vice President in John Hancock's Southeast Division. Based in Atlanta, she is responsible for sales and relationship development with financial representatives and plan consultants throughout North Georgia and East Tennessee. She reports to Divisional Vice President Joe Smith.

"In the last eight years, Regan has been instrumental in the growth and success of our Southeast sales division," said Bob Carroll, National Sales Manager, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. "Given the changing landscape in the retirement plan industry, her expertise will continue to bring value to our clients and partners."

Muldoon has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She joined John Hancock in 2008, and has previously served as Internal Sales Manager and, most recently, as Business Development Director in the Southeast Division.

"One of Regan's key strengths when managing the Internal Sales Desk was coaching her team when helping advisors to understand the relevance of John Hancock's industry-leading tools and resources," added Smith.

Muldoon holds a bachelor of science degree in business, international business, and marketing from the University of Kansas.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife

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