Benjamin heads up the client portfolio manager team supporting the multi-asset solutions team. His responsibilities include all aspects of product management, including assisting client-facing teams in the effective communication and positioning of the firm’s asset allocation capabilities with clients, prospects, and consultants. 

Prior to joining Manulife’s Investment Management organization, Benjamin was assistant vice president and head of platform development for Manulife’s Asia wealth management team based in Hong Kong, managing fund selection and development for Manulife’s wealth management businesses in Asia. Previously, he worked for Manulife/John Hancock in the United States in various roles, including fund selection for Manulife’s U.S.-based wealth management businesses and selling separately managed accounts to independent financial advisors targeting high-net-worth individuals. Benjamin started his career at Lord Abbett selling mutual funds, retirement plans, and separately managed accounts to financial advisors across the United States. Benjamin holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Education: B.A., Philosophy and Religion, Colgate University

Joined the company: 2003

Began career: 2000