John Hancock Financial Network recently launched a new defined contribution consulting program to help John Hancock financial advisors at every level expand their retirement plan business and provide better service to their clients.

Elements of the program include training, practice management consulting, a dedicated retirement sales support team and in-depth expert resources for those interested in becoming plan fiduciaries.

"We want to become one of the premier destinations for retirement plan focused advisors," said Bruce Harrington, head of retirement sales and strategy for John Hancock Financial Network, in a statement. "There is tremendous opportunity for growth in this market and the combination of resources in this new program will help position JHFN's financial advisors for success, whether they choose to specialize or just offer retirement plans as a portion of their practice."