Craig L Quinlan

Craig started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1986 as a Financial Representative Intern. After graduating from Illinois State University he joined the Hoopis Financial Group in Chicago as a Financial Advisor. In 1995, 1998, and 1999, Craig was awarded the Hoopis Agency's Associate of the year. 

Utilizing the 15 years of experience gained while running his own successful financial planning practice as a financial advisor and holding multiple leadership roles, Craig became the Managing Director for The Quinlan Financial Group in Lombard, IL. Throughout his role as Managing Director, The Quinlan Financial Group was Regional Leader for the Central Region and received the District Agency Growth Award five years in a row. In 2008, his district office was the first to produce over one million dollars of first year commissions. 

In July 2009, Craig furthered his leadership career as a Managing Partner in Long Island, NY.  Under his guidance, the Long Island office ranked #2 for Northwestern Mutual's Team Award. 

In May of 2014, Craig became the Chief Development Officer and Managing Director for The San Francisco Bay Area Group where he oversaw the growth and development of all Financial Advisors for both the Walnut Creek and Redwood City offices.

Throughout his career at Northwestern Mutual, Craig has always been passionate about being instrumental in the success of Financial Advisors. In January of 2022, Craig moved to Southern California and into his current role as Managing Director of the West Los Angeles District of the new Southern California and Nevada Network Office.

Craig has two children, Christopher, and Catherine and one granddaughter, Harley Joe! He and his wife Renee reside in Santa Monica, CA where they enjoy riding bikes along the Strand with their two pups Lil’ Bits and Tater Tot, taking long walks on the beach, and enjoying a nice meal at their favorite local restaurants.