Viewpoints by Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Investment Research at John Hancock Investments

Emily leads the investment research function for John Hancock Investments. She and her team are responsible for leveraging capital markets and industry research to help set the firm’s product and business strategy. Emily joined the company’s investments division in 2004 and has held a number of positions in product management, marketing, and competitive intelligence over the past decade. Prior to joining John Hancock, she held roles at GMO and the Boston Stock Exchange. Emily holds an MBA from Boston College and a BBA in Marketing from James Madison University. She is a Certified Investment Management Analyst designee.