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.

Enroll

State 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.