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Work with us

If you thrive on change, growth, and opportunity, and you’re looking to build or elevate an advisory practice, Manulife Wealth is built for you.

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Better starts here. For advisors who want more.

Our forward‑thinking culture invests in better technology, better service, and better support, so you can spend more time on advice and deliver a more confident client experience. 

What we offer you

Backed by the global strength and security of Manulife, you can deliver advice with confidence—supported by comprehensive wealth and asset management capabilities, plus solutions and programs that help you make the best choices for your clients. 

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Independence and flexibility

Backed by the global strength and security of Manulife, you can deliver advice with confidence—supported by comprehensive wealth and asset management capabilities, plus solutions and programs that help you make the best choices for your clients. 

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You’re in control of your business

As a partner to independent advisors, we enable you to own your book of business and maintain true choice, so you can provide objective guidance supported by a complete range of investment, insurance, and service offerings. 

What does it mean to be an independent advisor with Manulife Wealth?

You get the independence to run your practice your way, backed by teams, tools, and a strong brand that help you deliver better client outcomes. 

  • Full control, maximum flexibility

    Own your book. Choose your brand. Run your business your way, while keeping the client relationship at the centre of every decision.
  • Competitive compensation, built around your business

    Earn through compensation structures designed to reflect the value of your business and the advice you provide.
  • Global perspective, local expertise

    Strengthen client conversations with access to world‑class research, real‑time market intelligence, and analytics, supported by people who understand your local market.
  • Broad shelf, tailored solutions

    Meet diverse client needs with a full range of account types and model portfolios, so you can build solutions around goals, not constraints.
  • Exceptional client experience made easier

    Deliver sophisticated wealth planning with tools and teams designed to simplify how you work, so service feels consistent, responsive, and professional for clients.
  • Strength, support, and stability of Manulife

    Build with confidence behind a strong Canadian brand. You’ll have a partner invested in your growth, with dedicated support that lets you stay focused on advice and long‑term client outcomes.

Meet our team

For a confidential discussion contact:

  • Ron Walchuk

    Ron Walchuk

    Regional Vice President, Western Canada

  • James Hunter 

    James Hunter 

    Regional Vice President, Ontario

  • Franck Chevrier 

    Franck Chevrier 

    Regional Vice President, Quebec & Atlantic Canada

  • David Parent

    David Parent

    Head of MGA, Manulife Wealth Insurance Services Inc.