John Hancock Freedom 529

The John Hancock Freedom 529 plan, available in Alaska, offers unique features to help families save for education expenses. Managed by John Hancock, this plan provides a diverse range of investment options, including both active and passive strategies, allowing investors to tailor their portfolios to their specific preferences. The plan also offers a unique scholarship program called the Tuition Certainty Program, which guarantees a future value of contributions based on a chosen tuition rate. Furthermore, the John Hancock Freedom 529 plan allows for generous contribution limits of up to $400,000 per beneficiary, enabling families to save substantial amounts for education. Lastly, the plan offers potential state tax benefits for Alaska residents, including tax deductions for contributions, providing additional incentives to participate.
EnrollState Tax Incentive
No state income tax
Program Manager
T. Rowe Price
Investment Manager(s)
John Hancock, T. Rowe Price, American Funds
Plan type
Advisor
Investments
Guided Investments
age-based
ESG Investments
No
Avg. expense fee
0.640%
Fee Range
0.34%-0.94%
Ratings
Backer Rating
Our rating is based on fees and tax savings advantages.
25%
for AK residents
25%
non-residents
Saving For College
Unbiased, independent resource for parents.
4
for AK residents
4
non-residents
Other
Connect with Mint.com
Track your finances in one place.
No
Connect with Backer
Full end to end enrollment, gifting and plan management.
Gifting Only
Mobile app
Backer App covers this plan.
No
General Recommendation
This is an advisor sold 529 plan, rated as neutral by Morningstar.