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John Hancock John Hancock Freedom 529, Offered by the Education Trust of Alaska

Quarter-End Performance

Year-to-Date NAV and POP returns and yield are as of September 30, 2008.
All other returns are as of September 30, 2008.

Year-to-date returns are cumulative. All other performance is an average annual total return except for portfolios that are less than one year old, in which case the inception-to-date returns are cumulative.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 5.25%. Class B shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (decreasing over 6 years).

The performance data presented represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Investment returns in John Hancock Freedom 529 portfolios and the value of an investor's units will fluctuate and may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed.

1 POP performance reflects a 3.5% maximum sales charge for units purchased prior to June 3, 2002.

2 POP performance reflects a 5.25% maximum sales charge for units purchased on or after June 3, 2002 unless grandfather rules in the Plan Disclosure Document apply. Contributions to portfolios within accounts existing prior to June 3, 2003 will be generally subject to the original sales charge of 3.50%. However, when a material change is made on or after June 3, 2002 to an existing account, the new sales charge will apply. Please see Disclosure Document for more details. Class A units of each portfolio will also be charged an annual program management fee of 0.35%, an annual trust fee of 0.05% and an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%.

4 All Class B portfolios carry a 6-year contingent deferred sales charge (maximum of 5%, declining over 6 years). POP returns for Class B portfolios reflect the applicable sales charge for the period shown. Class B units of each portfolio are charged an annual program management fee of 0.35%, an annual trust fee of 0.05% and an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. Class B units carry a six year Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 5%, 4%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0%, so that withdrawals made within six years of the contribution will be charged as follows: withdrawals made in year 1 will be assessed a 5% charge, in years 2 and 3, a 4% charge, in year 4 a 3% charge, in year 5 a 2% charge and in year 6 a 1% charge. On the first month of the seventh year, B shares will automatically convert to A shares on the 15th of the first month in the seventh year.

5 Class C and Class C2 units do not have a sales charge. For accounts established on or after October 1, 2002, Class C units are referred to as Class C2. Class C2 has an inception date of 9/30/02. Returns for Class C and Class C2 units reflect an annual program management fee of 0.35%.

6 Class C2 units do not have a sales charge. For accounts established on or after October 1, 2002, Class C units are referred to as Class C2. Class C2 has an inception date of 9/30/02. Returns for Class C2 units reflect an annual program management fee of 0.35%, an annual trust fee of 0.05% and an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%.

3 An investment in the JH Money Market portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. Although the portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per unit, it is possible to lose money by investing in the portfolio.

There is only one share class for the JH Money Market Portfolio. The Trust Fee is waived for JH Money Market Portfolio.

In addition to the sales charge and program expenses, each portfolio will bear its pro rata share of the investment management fees and other expenses of the underlying mutual funds in which it invests. Performance does not reflect the annual account maintenance fee of $25.00.

JH Money Market Portfolio to participate in Treasury Guarantee Program.

If your state or your designated Beneficiary’s state offers a 529 plan you may want to consider what, if any, potential state income tax or other benefits it offers, before investing. State tax or other benefits should be one of many factors to be considered prior to making an investment decision. Please consult with your financial, tax or other advisor about how these state benefits, if any, may apply to your specific circumstances. You may also contact your state 529 plan or any other 529 college savings plan to learn more about their features. Please contact your financial consultant or call 1-866-222-7498 to obtain a Plan Disclosure Document or prospectus for any of the underlying funds. The Plan Disclosure Document contains complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges and expenses, as well as more information about municipal fund securities and the underlying investment companies that should be considered before investing. Please read the Plan Disclosure Document carefully prior to investing.

John Hancock Freedom 529 is a college savings plan offered by the Education Trust of Alaska, managed by T. Rowe Price, and distributed by John Hancock Distributors LLC through other broker/dealers that have a selling agreement with John Hancock Distributors LLC. John Hancock Distributors LLC is a member of FINRA, and is listed with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). © 2008. John Hancock. All rights reserved.

529 plans are not FDIC insured, may lose value and are not bank or state guaranteed.

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