THERON S. HOFFMAN

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JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2012-09-13 Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003 - 2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000).
2014-11-25 Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000).
2016-11-18 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee - Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003).
2017-12-14 Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000).

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2012-09-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Nominee... Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates... Trustee of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II... Aggregate Compensation: $270,000.
2013-12-24 Theron S. Hoffman Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003-2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006-2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000-2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997-2000). Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Audit Committee member Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2013 Theron S. Hoffman $4,340 Income Securities, $4,340 Investors.
2014-11-25 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Audit Committee member; Investment Committee Chairperson of one Investment Sub-Committee. Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2014: $343,500.
2015-12-07 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust and John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 4000 annual retainer from each fund.
2016-11-18 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust and John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 228 Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2016 Theron S. Hoffman $4,000 $4,000 $367,000
2017-12-14 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Audit Committee The Board has an Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which comprises Independent Trustees (Messrs. Bardelis, Burgess and Hoffman) as defined under Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. Mr. Burgess serves as Chairperson of this Committee. Each Audit Committee member is financially literate, with at least one having accounting or financial management expertise. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Committee. This Committee recommends to the full Board independent registered public accounting firms for each fund, oversees the work of the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with each fund's audit, communicates with the independent registered public accounting firm on a regular basis and provides a forum for the independent registered public accounting firm to report and discuss any matters it deems appropriate at any time. The Audit Committee held four meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017. Trustee Compensation Each fund pays fees to its Independent Trustees and Mr. Boyle. Trustees are also reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses. Each Independent Trustee and Mr. Boyle receives in the aggregate from each fund and the other closed-end funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex an annual retainer of $40,000. The following table provides information regarding the compensation paid by each fund and the other investment companies in the John Hancock Fund Complex to the Independent Trustees and Mr. Boyle for their services for each fund's most recently completed fiscal year. Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2017 Independent Trustees Theron S. Hoffman $4,000 $4,000 $374,000
2018-12-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Board Member, Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 214 Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2018 Theron S. Hoffman $4,000 $4,000 $389,000

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2012-09-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Nominee - CEO, T. Hoffman Associates. Trustee of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II. Total compensation: $270,000.
2013-12-24 Theron S. Hoffman - Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003-2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006-2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000-2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997-2000). Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Audit Committee member. Compensation: $4,340 for Income Securities and $4,340 for Investors.
2014-11-25 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Audit Committee member; Investment Committee Chairperson of one Investment Sub-Committee. Compensation: $4,000 from Income Securities and $4,000 from Investors funds.
2015-12-07 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust and John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 $4000 Audit Committee member.
2016-11-18 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust and John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 228 Each Audit Committee member is financially literate, with at least one having accounting or financial management expertise. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Committee. This Committee recommends to the full Board independent registered public accounting firms for each fund, oversees the work of the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with each fund's audit, communicates with the independent registered public accounting firm on a regular basis and provides a forum for the independent registered public accounting firm to report and discuss any matters it deems appropriate at any time. The Audit Committee held four meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016. The Board also has an Investment Committee composed of all of the Trustees. The Investment Committee has five subcommittees with the Trustees divided among the five subcommittees (each an "Investment Sub-Committee"). Each Investment Sub-Committee reviews investment matters relating to a particular group of funds and coordinates with the full Board regarding investment matters. Mses. Fey and Jackson and Messrs. Hoffman, Bardelis and Cunningham serve as Chairpersons of the Investment Sub-Committees. The Investment Sub-Committee that oversees the funds held five meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016. Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2016 Theron S. Hoffman $4,000 $4,000 $367,000
2017-12-14 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 223 Each Independent Trustee and Mr. Boyle receives in the aggregate from each fund and the other closed-end funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex an annual retainer of $40,000. The following table provides information regarding the compensation paid by each fund and the other investment companies in the John Hancock Fund Complex to the Independent Trustees and Mr. Boyle for their services for each fund's most recently completed fiscal year. Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2017 Independent Trustees Income Securities Trust $4,000 Investors Trust $4,000 Total Compensation All Funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex $374,000
2018-12-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Board Member, Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). 2012 214 Each Independent Trustee receives in the aggregate from each fund and the other closed-end funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex an annual retainer of $40,000. Theron S. Hoffman receives $4,000 from Income Securities Trust and $4,000 from Investors Trust.

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2012-09-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Nominee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003 6 2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006 6 2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000 6 2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997 6 2000). Trustee of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2008) and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008).
2014-11-25 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Audit Committee member. Aggregate Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2014: $4,000 for Financial Opportunities and Premium Dividend funds; Total Compensation All Funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex: $343,500.
2017-12-14 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Audit Committee member.
2018-12-13 Theron S. Hoffman (1947) Trustee Chief Executive Officer, T. Hoffman Associates, LLC (consulting firm) (since 2003); Director, The Todd Organization (consulting firm) (2003–2010); President, Westport Resources Management (investment management consulting firm) (2006–2008); Board Member, Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Operating Head, Putnam Investments (2000–2003); Executive Vice President, The Thomson Corp. (financial and legal information publishing) (1997–2000). Trustee, John Hancock Collateral Trust (since 2014); Trustee, John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (since 2015); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2012); Trustee, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2008). Committees: Audit Committee, Investment Committee Compensation: $4,000 for Premium Dividend Fund and Hedged Equity & Income Fund each (aggregate $4,000 per fund)

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-11