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Brian Hansen
Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

Brian Hansen is senior vice president and chief development officer of Sammons Financial Group. He is responsible for leading the company’s strategy and business development opportunities to grow its footprint outside of its existing life insurance, annuity, and securities business. His primary focus is the development of new and adjacent financial services spaces for Sammons Financial Group.

Prior to joining Sammons Financial Group in 2008, Brian was a partner at Jenner & Block LLP. He has more than 25 years of legal experience in the financial services industry and has held several roles in the legal and compliance areas within the company.

Brian received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Iowa and his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa’s College of Law. In addition to his position at Sammons Financial Group, Brian serves on the board of Enterhealth, an addiction and mental health treatment provider located in North Texas.