Freedom Fiduciaries®

Shane Hanson is a distinguished financial professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 12 years in the financial services industry. As the President and CEO of Freedom Fiduciaries™, he leverages his vast knowledge and experience to guide clients towards making informed decisions.

Shane’s accomplishments in the industry prior to starting Freedom Fiduciaries™ are impressive, having successfully consulted more than 2,500 retirement plans in his career. He holds various sales records at multiple recordkeepers, most recently with Empower in 2022.  Most importantly, he is known for his commitment to plan sponsors, participants and his mastery of the retirement plan industry.

Shane’s unwavering dedication to his clients, community, and the financial services industry has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of the “Top 100 Wingmen” by National Association of Plan Advisors*. He is also a member of professional organizations such as Western Pension and Benefits and created the 401(k) Fiduciary Summit™.

Through his exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to his clients, Shane has established himself as a respected and accomplished leader in the financial services industry.

Shane’s academic background is just as noteworthy as his professional achievements. He is an alumnus of Chaminade University of Honolulu, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. During his time at Chaminade, he was a team captain on the basketball team and received all-conference honors.

Beyond his professional life, Shane is passionate about giving back to the community. In 2011, he founded the Freedom Youth Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides sports and financial literacy programs to foster youth.

Shane is also a devoted husband and father to four children, who are the pride of his life. In his free time, Shane loves playing pickleball, basketball, and getting outdoors. He believes family comes first and is committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

*Over 5,000 financial advisors were surveyed by NAPA Net and asked to select the industry’s top wholesalers.

Cristina Hansen is the VP, Director of Client Service, and leads the retirement plan service team, providing guidance and support to ensure the team achieves its objectives. She also identifies new business opportunities, develops proposals, and expands the retirement plan advisory practice.

Cristina graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, specializing in International Business and Finance. During her time at BSU, she gained valuable experience as a Sales and Marketing Intern for State Farm Insurance and as an Energy Efficient Promoter/Intern for Idaho Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) in the Energy Efficiency Program. After graduation, she worked for Baxter BioScience as a Human Resource Intern in Singapore.

Over the past decade, Mrs. Hansen has specialized in managing retirement plans and providing individual attention to each client’s unique needs and objectives. She understands the complexity of providing a company retirement plan and works to ease the process for both plan sponsors and participants, by providing fiduciary support with plan administration, compliance, and investments. Cristina holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, Series 65 registration, and Life Insurance License.

Outside of work, Cristina enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, baking, trying out different foods, and staying active by enjoying the outdoors.

Leanne Huber is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the retirement plan services industry. A graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in Business Administration, she has honed her specialization in corporate trustee services, plan administration, recordkeeping and plan document services.

As a relationship manager at Freedom Fiduciaries, Leanne supports plan sponsors and participants, ensuring they receive exceptional service and maintain compliance with plan regulations.

Outside of work, Leanne enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, and exploring the Montana outdoors. She cherishes the time spent with her adult children, embracing both family life and her love of nature.