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Drew Santen, QPFC, RICP, PIM
First Vice President - Investment Officer
Senior Institutional Consultant
Email Address
Andrew.Santen@wellsfargoadvisors.comPhone Number
(312) 630-7020Toll Free
(844) 893-7798Find Me On
Drew believes that behind every complex financial challenge lies an opportunity to provide clarity, stability, and a path toward a meaningful legacy. As a Senior Partner with The Hunt Group, Drew brings 13 years of specialized experience to a practice defined by a singular mission: putting the client’s objectives at the center of every decision.
Drew’s approach is rooted in the belief that institutional-grade rigor should be accessible to both organizations and multigenerational families. He joined The Hunt Group in 2017 after serving as a top consultant within Wells Fargo Advisors’ National Sales Group, bringing with him a deep understanding of the firm’s most sophisticated internal resources. Today, he is one of only 65 advisors at the firm to hold the Senior Institutional Consultant (SIC) designation—a distinction that recognizes his specialized skill in navigating the unique needs of endowments, foundations, and retirement plans.
A Sophisticated Approach to Complexity
Drew leverages a high-touch, consultative process supported by the global reach of the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and the Global Manager Research (GMR) team. His qualifications as a PIM Portfolio Manager and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) allow him to design tailored investment policies that are as resilient as they are innovative.
- Expertise: Institutional Consulting, Pension & Retirement Plans, Multigenerational Wealth.
- Education: B.S. in Finance & Banking, University of Missouri
Away from the office, Drew is a dedicated husband and father. Whether he is on the hockey rink, the golf course, or traveling with his family, his focus remains on the long game. This same discipline fuels his passion for philanthropy, helping his clients turn their financial success into a lasting impact on the world, as well as supporting causes that have had a meaningful impact on his own life.
Certificates
QPFC, RICP, PIM
Education
- B.S. in Finance & Banking, University of Missouri
Investment expertise and advice in an effort to help clients succeed financially





