John Hancock Financial Network Announces Top Independent Firms and Representative of the Year for 2012

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) announced today that Boston Partners Financial Group of Andover, MA, led by managing partner Mark Marroni, JD, LLM, CLU, ChFC, was awarded the President's Trophy; Capitol Financial Solutions of Raleigh, NC, led by Robert Turner, CLU, has earned JHFN's Growth Award and Dennis Pettinelli, CLU, ChFC, CLTC of Pettinelli Financial Partners, Redwood City, CA, has been named JHFN's Representative of the Year for 2012.

"Throughout its entire network, JHFN expects leadership excellence - professionalism, respect, integrity and real value - to be delivered to clients every day," said Brian B. Heapps, president, JHFN. "Boston Partners under Mark Marroni, and Capitol Financial Solutions under Robert Turner have demonstrated the highest levels of leadership excellence and it is my pleasure to honor them for their accomplishments throughout 2012. Likewise, our recognition of Dennis Pettinelli is a testament to the highly personalized approach Dennis takes when working with clients as well as his commitment to client service excellence." 

About Boston Partners Financial Group, LLC

Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Boston Partners Financial Group is a New England-based organization with 19 offices in 7 states.  The firm's focus is to assist individuals, families and business owners in realizing their financial goals.  Boston Partners embraces a team philosophy when working with a client's financial picture, applying a comprehensive strategy and providing the appropriate resources to meet the client's goals and objectives.  Clients are encouraged to leverage existing relationships with their trustees, attorneys, and accountants to ensure that the firm's representatives can take a comprehensive approach when creating financial solutions. What sets Boston Partners apart from other financial service providers is the support and collaboration of its associates to bring creative and forward-thinking techniques together to provide the most innovative financial strategies to meet each client's unique needs. Visit:  http://www.bostonpartnersfinancialgroup.com for more information.

About Capitol Financial Solutions (CFS)

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and with offices throughout Virginia, South Carolina and Illinois, Capitol Financial Solutions has a team of over 80 experienced professionals licensed and trained to help clients achieve their financial goals.  The firm's reputation is based on the strong relationships formed with clients in combination with a commitment to service excellence. CFS provides clients with a dynamic opportunity encompassing value-added support services, an open architecture of financial services offerings, and a strong, ever-growing team of financial professionals.  For more information, please visit www.capfs.com.  

About Pettinelli Financial Partners

Based in Redwood Shores, CA, Pettinelli Financial Partners wants people to be successful in all aspects of their financial life. The firm and its associates help people to think holistically about their lives and goals, and how to best position their time, energy and assets. The overarching philosophy of Pettinelli Financial Partners is that everyone should understand what they are invested in, and why -- which is paramount to the firm's commitment to client education and exceptional service. Visit:  www.pettinellifinancialpartners.com.

About John Hancock Financial Network and Signator Investors, Inc.

John Hancock Financial Network is a national network of independent firms with approximately 1,900 financial professionals across the U.S, working through its broker dealer, Signator Investors, Inc.. A leader with the stability and scale to offer an innovative business model, John Hancock Financial Network gives entrepreneurial financial professionals the power to effectively build unique businesses, based on their own vision and market opportunity. For more information on John Hancock Financial Network and its national network of independent firms, visit https://www.johnhancockfinancialnetwork.com.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment advisor. 197 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116.  

SOURCE John Hancock Financial Network