OUR STORY

For Scot Hanson, financial advising was always about more than numbers. It was about building relationships, helping clients feel confident in their financial decisions and finding ways to make the process a little more personal.

Scot began his career as an insurance agent with Farmers where he became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. In 2004, he joined EFS Advisors and built a reputation for his unique approach to financial planning. Some of his most memorable client conversations happened while walleye fishing, combining retirement planning with time on the water.

Scot’s daughter, Adell, joined EFS Advisors in 2015, inspired by her father’s career and the encouragement and mentorship he provided. Scot and Adell eventually joined their practices to form The Hanson Group at EFS Advisors in 2020. Together, they built a practice rooted in personal relationships and thoughtful financial guidance.

After more than two decades with EFS Advisors, Scot retired in March of 2025. These days, he’s enjoying his time fishing, golfing, and making memories with his family and friends. While his days as a financial advisor came to an end, his legacy continues through the clients he served, the work he started with The Hanson Group continues with Adell and the clients they serve.