Signator Investors Announces Top Independent Firms and Representatives for Past Year

BOSTON, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), announced today that Boston Partners Financial Group, LLC, of Andover, MA, led by Managing Partner Mark Marroni, JD, LLM, CLU^®, ChFC^®, was awarded the President's Trophy; Acorn Financial Services in Roseland, NJ, led by Managing Partner Joseph Oakes IV, has earned Signator Investors' Growth Award and Dennis Pettinelli, CLU^®, ChFC^®, CLTC^®, LUTCF^®, AIF^® of Pettinelli Financial Partners of Redwood City, CA, has been named Signator Investors' Representative of the Year for 2014.

"Signator Investors' success relies on the ability of our firms and representatives to consistently provide the best financial solutions for their customers' varied needs," said Brian B. Heapps, president, John Hancock Financial Network. "Boston Partners, Acorn Financial and Dennis Pettinelli have each, time and time again, proven that they are among the best at what they do. We greatly appreciate their tireless dedication and hard work, and congratulate them on their achievements."

In addition to the President's Trophy, Growth Award and Representative of the Year, Heapps announced the remainder of the top ten representatives for 2014 who will serve as part of an advisory board to the broker-dealer.

• Laurence Plummer        Plummer Financial Services, LLC
• Craig A. Joseph            Equity Planning Group
• Donald Healey              The Healey Group
• Judith Tengler               Signature Financial Group
• Brian D. Holmes           Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
• Daniel J. Prescott         Prescott-Pailet Benefits
• Jennifer Kim                 Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
• Thomas Whelan            Acorn Financial
• Brendan Dunleavy         Michigan Financial Services

About Signator Investors, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, is an independent broker-dealer and Registered Investment Adviser based in Boston, Mass., that supports a national network of independent firms with more than 1,600 advisors and representatives across the U.S.

Signator partners with financial professionals who have proven experience and share its commitment to putting clients first. The firm's open product platform includes a comprehensive range of investment, advisory and protection products from leading carriers.  And its first-class support, wealth of local and national resources and flexible business models help entrepreneurially minded financial professionals ensure that their clients are well taken care of. For more information, please visit www.signatorinvestors.com.

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. 

About Acorn Financial
Since its founding in 1985 by Joseph J. Oakes III, Acorn Financial has focused on growing and protecting wealth for families, businesses and individuals. The firm serves clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut. Acorn is headquartered in Livingston NJ and has satellite offices in Haddonfield, NY, Morristown, NY, Paramus, NJ and Newtown, PA.

About Pettinelli Partners
Pettinelli Financial Partners is a multigenerational financial services firm based in Redwood City, CA. Its goal is to help people be successful in all aspects of their financial lives by helping them to think holistically about their lives and personal goals, and how to best position their time, energy, and assets. The firm believes its clients should understand what they are invested in, and as a result of that philosophy, focuses on client education.

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

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