Craig Van Hulzen

Craig founded Van Hulzen Financial Advisors with a vision for doing things differently. After seeing friends and family receive financial advice that was often driven by products or built around one-size-fits-all solutions, he believed there was a better way—one centered on truly understanding each client and what matters most in their life.

That belief has shaped VFA from the beginning. As Founder and CEO, Craig has built an independent, client-centered firm where thoughtful planning, investment expertise, and long-term relationships come together to help individuals and families make confident decisions about their future. He is especially proud of the culture that has grown around that mission and the trust clients place in the VFA team, often introducing their own friends and family to the firm.

Craig brings decades of investment and risk management experience to his leadership of VFA. Throughout his career, he has served as an expert witness, technical consultant to domestic and international investment firms, and manager of both private and registered investment funds. A seasoned writer, Craig has authored numerous papers on investment strategy and regularly shares his perspective through VFA’s market and economic commentary. His insights have also been featured in national publications including BusinessWeek, Fortune, Financial Planning, and USA Today.

Craig is also committed to serving his community and has held leadership roles with a number of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and foundations. And long before his career in finance, he made his mark on the baseball field—Craig holds the California high school record for career strikeouts.