Craig Gillen

Vice President, Operations

Craig studied Engineering and Economics at Virginia Tech and began his career in the financial services industry in 2002. With a strong passion for operations and compliance, he progressed to become Branch Manager at an independent investment firm before joining Marmaras & Smith in 2012.

Craig holds Series-7, Series-24, Series-4, Series-55, and Series-63 securities registrations. At Marmaras & Smith, he oversees operations, new business and insurance processing, and compliance, ensuring the firm runs smoothly and efficiently.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Craig now resides in eastern Pennsylvania with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys water skiing, rock climbing, and spending time outdoors with his family.

"Behind every successful client outcome is a team running smoothly behind the scenes."

– Craig Gillen

Qualifications

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial operations and process management

  • Compliance oversight and regulatory adherence

  • New business and insurance processing

  • Team leadership and operational efficiency

Education

  • Studied Engineering and Economics – Virginia Tech

Experience

  • Branch Manager at an independent investment firm

  • Operations, new business, and compliance management – Marmaras & Smith (since 2012)

  • Over 20 years in the financial services industry

Affiliations

    • Series-7, Series-24, Series-4, Series-55, Series-63 securities registrations
    • Registered administrative assistant of Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

Philosophy

Craig believes that strong operations and compliance are the backbone of a successful financial firm. By ensuring processes run efficiently and regulatory standards are met, he helps create an environment where advisors and clients can focus on achieving long-term financial goals with confidence.

Philosophy

Craig believes that strong operations and compliance are the backbone of a successful financial firm. By ensuring processes run efficiently and regulatory standards are met, he helps create an environment where advisors and clients can focus on achieving long-term financial goals with confidence.