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Viewpoints by John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting at John Hancock Investment Management

John leads the firm's investment consulting team, which is responsible for initiatives and businesses, including portfolio consulting, product channel consulting, exchange-traded fund capital markets, education savings, and stable value. He's a member of the John Hancock investment committee and the John Hancock 529 investment oversight committee, and he serves as chairman of the John Hancock pension and 401(k) investment subcommittee. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, he held product management and development positions at Fidelity Investments in the intermediary and defined contribution business units. Other previous roles include client service, investment training, and product specialist positions at New England Funds and Putnam Investments. John earned a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. from Boston College.

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What to know before investing in smart beta ETFs

Smart beta ETFs are designed to combine the transparency and lower costs of passive investing with the potential outperformance of active management.

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

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November 02, 2020

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management
Do high-conviction active strategies perform better?

When looking for outperforming managers, it’s generally helpful to look for active strategies with above-average active share and below-average turnover.

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

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September 20, 2019

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management
How do the new Morningstar bond categories affect you?

Morningstar's new bond categories represent a major change for fixed-income investors. We discuss the change and how advisors are positioning clients today.

Michael L. Stephens, CFA, CAIA, Portfolio Consultant John Hancock Investment Management

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

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May 23, 2019

Michael L. Stephens, CFA, CAIA, Portfolio Consultant John Hancock Investment Management

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management
A second look at short-term bond funds: are investors missing the forest for the trees?

Allocations to short duration bond funds may not actually reduce a portfolio's overall risk. See why investors may want to reconsider the role that duration can play in reaching long-term goals.

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

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April 24, 2019

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

Keith H. Van Etten, CAIA, CFP, CIMA, Investment Consultant John Hancock Investment Management
Active, passive, and smart beta: where investors may be missing the mark

Are you getting the most you can from active, passive, and smart beta strategies? We take a closer look at where investors may be misallocating assets.

John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting John Hancock Investment Management

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March 01, 2018

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Viewpoints by John P. Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting at John Hancock Investment Management

What to know before investing in smart beta ETFs

Do high-conviction active strategies perform better?

How do the new Morningstar bond categories affect you?

A second look at short-term bond funds: are investors missing the forest for the trees?

Active, passive, and smart beta: where investors may be missing the mark

Explore the latest thinking from our network

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