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Policyholders of variable life insurance products have access to the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (JHVIT) portfolio, a wide range of underlying investment options managed by some of the nation's leading asset managers.

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We offer an assortment of resources to guide you through the investment process. Whether you are looking for ways to accumulate wealth for retirement or for tools to transfer wealth to a beneficiary, John Hancock has the products and expertise to help you make smarter decisions.

Please refer to your most recent quarterly statement for the current fund allocation for your policy.

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*M Funds are proprietary and only available to M Financial clients

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JHVIT Monthly Money Market Holdings

JHVIT Monthly Portfolio Holdings

*M Funds are proprietary and only available to M Financial clients

Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). The prospectuses contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

The TOPS® ETF Portfolios are managed by ValMark Advisers, Inc., and distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC serves as the sub advisor. Northern Lights Distributors, LLC is not affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc., Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC or John Hancock. Allocating net premiums to a TOPS® Portfolio is designed to help reduce the market volatility that one may experience through the allocation of premiums to only one or a small number of investment options. There are risks associated with any investment, and it is possible to lose money by investing in the TOPS® Portfolios.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

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The performance data presented represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost.

The performance shown reflects all underlying fund fees and expenses. However, any premium charges, cost of insurance charges, surrender charges and other policy charges are not reflected; and, if they had been reflected, the performance shown would be reduced. We encourage you to obtain a personalized illustration that will reflect all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of insurance.

Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). You may also click on the Prospectus tab to obtain current versions of these (as applicable for currently offered variable products). These prospectuses contain complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

The portfolios described above are not retail mutual funds and are only available under variable annuity contracts, variable life policies or through participation in tax qualified retirement plans. Although the portfolios’ investment adviser or subadvisers may manage retail mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives, no representation is made, and no assurance is given, that any portfolio's investment results will be comparable to the investment results of any other fund, including other funds with the same investment adviser or subadviser.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

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Series 0 (all new products)

Also known as the NAV share class. This includes all new products issued through John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York as well as John Hancock legacy products. Funds do not generally have Rule 12b-1 fees in this class.

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Series 1

This share class includes Manulife legacy products issued by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York. Funds on this class include Rule 12b-1 fees.

  • Select Series 1

The performance data presented represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost.

The performance shown reflects all underlying fund fees and expenses. However, any premium charges, cost of insurance charges, surrender charges and other policy charges are not reflected; and, if they had been reflected, the performance shown would be reduced. We encourage you to obtain a personalized illustration that will reflect all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of insurance.

Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). You may also click on the Prospectus tab to obtain current versions of these (as applicable for currently offered variable products). These prospectuses contain complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

The portfolios described above are not retail mutual funds and are only available under variable annuity contracts, variable life policies or through participation in tax qualified retirement plans. Although the portfolios’ investment adviser or subadvisers may manage retail mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives, no representation is made, and no assurance is given, that any portfolio's investment results will be comparable to the investment results of any other fund, including other funds with the same investment adviser or subadviser.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

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Quarterly fund sheet

These fund sheets are authorized for distribution when accompanied by current Prospectuses and Supplements for the relevant products of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.).

Please contact 1-800-VARILINE (1-800-827-4546) to obtain a prospectus. The prospectus contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company which should be carefully considered. Please read the prospectus carefully prior to investing. The prospectus contains this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolio. Product and /or product features may not be available in all states. Not all funds available on all products.

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By asset class By risk rating

Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). The prospectuses contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

The portfolios described above are not retail mutual funds and are only available under variable annuity contracts, variable life policies or through participation in tax qualified retirement plans. Although the portfolios’ investment adviser or subadvisers may manage retail mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives, no representation is made, and no assurance is given, that any portfolio's investment results will be comparable to the investment results of any other fund, including other funds with the same investment adviser or subadviser. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

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Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). The prospectuses contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

The portfolios described above are not retail mutual funds and are only available under variable annuity contracts, variable life policies or through participation in tax qualified retirement plans. Although the portfolios’ investment adviser or subadvisers may manage retail mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives, no representation is made, and no assurance is given, that any portfolio's investment results will be comparable to the investment results of any other fund, including other funds with the same investment adviser or subadviser. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

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Prospectus

We offer an assortment of resources to guide you through the investment process. Whether you are looking for ways to accumulate wealth for retirement or for tools to transfer wealth to a beneficiary, John Hancock has the products and expertise to help you make smarter decisions.

John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (JHVIT)

John Hancock Variable Insurance Product Portfolio

Please contact 1-800-827-4546 to obtain product and fund prospectuses (for New York, contact 1-877-391-3748, option 4). The prospectuses contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses as well as other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectuses carefully containing this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios and consider these factors carefully before investing.

Variable universal life insurance has annual fees and expenses associated with it in addition to life insurance related charges (which differ with the product chosen), including surrender charges and investment management fees. Variable universal life insurance products are long-term contracts and are sold by prospectus. They are subject to market risk due to the underlying sub-accounts, and are unsuitable as a short term savings vehicle. The primary purpose of variable universal life insurance is to provide lifetime protection against economic loss due to the death of the insured person. Cash values are not guaranteed if the client is invested in the investment accounts. There are risks associated with each investment option, and the policy may lose value.

Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Variable insurance products are offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC, 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all states.

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