Viewpoints by Brittany L. Bascom

Brittany is the Head of Wealth Investment Office for Manulife Wealth, where she oversees the development, evolution, and ongoing management of our investment solutions, investment management and investment programs. She leads a team dedicated to quantitative and qualitative research on investment strategies and asset classes, as well as constructing model portfolios, and curating a list of recommended products for our advisors. In addition, Brittany’s team is responsible for the managed account programs, including portfolio management and unified managed accounts. They partner with financial advisors and their teams to understand their unique needs, offering guidance on portfolio construction and the implementation of fee-based programs.

Brittany has held various roles within Manulife’s global investment product team, focusing on investment analytics, investment product research and oversight. She has been with the company since 2010 and serves as an advisory board member for Manulife’s Global Women’s Alliance.

Brittany holds a Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) from Tulane University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Babson College.