As John Hancock's Richmond, Virginia based regional vice president, Edward is responsible for sales and relationship development with financial representatives, third party ERISA consultants, and plan sponsors in central Virginia. Edward joined John Hancock in 1999. In his 23+ years with the company, he has been recognized as a NAPA Wingman for the Top 100 Defined Contribution Wholesalers multiple times. In addition to holding insurance and securities licenses, Edward earned a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Spanish from Mississippi State University's International Business Program. On a personal level, Edward lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two children. He is active in coaching and supporting his children's extracurricular activities. Additionally, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time on the Piankatank River in Hartfield, VA where he is usually fishing, towing kids in watersports, sailing a Hobie Cat, or simply marveling at nature's beauty.