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

Mike provides consultative, analytical, and educational portfolio construction guidance to financial professionals. Prior to his current role, he served as a product manager for the company’s alternative and asset allocation products in the retail and institutional markets. Before joining John Hancock Investment Management, Mike co-founded a start-up firm that delivered customized asset allocation solutions online to registered investment advisors. He also spent 14 years at Fidelity Investments in a number of roles, including portfolio specialist and institutional investment consultant. Mike earned a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Miami University, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations, and is a member of CFA Society Boston, the CFA Institute, and the CAIA Association.

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A widespread health crisis, such as a global pandemic, could cause substantial market volatility, exchange-trading suspensions and closures, affect the ability to complete redemptions, and affect fund performance; for example, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in significant disruptions to global business activity. The impact of a health crisis and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future could affect the global economy in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. A health crisis may exacerbate other preexisting political, social, and economic risks. Any such impact could adversely affect the fund’s performance, resulting in losses to your investment.

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

How do the new Morningstar bond categories affect you?

Advisors are tilting client portfolios toward growth—and may not know it

Where advisors are finding value and performance with ETFs

Explore the latest thinking from our network

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