Craig has been in the financial services industry for more than 40 years. He started at IDS/American Express Financial Services (now Ameriprise Advisors) in 1986, then joined Shearson Lehman Brothers in February of 1988 (now Morgan Stanley Smith Barney). He left Smith Barney in September of 2003 to start an independent wealth management firm, what is now Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Craig and his wife Vicky divide their time between Pompano Beach Florida and Lincoln Nebraska. They have four boys, one girl, and ten grandchildren. Craig has been involved with several community organizations, serving on the boards or committees of United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, American Red Cross, Lincoln Community Foundation, and The Nebraska Big Game Society.