Craig Knutson
Chief Executive Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC.
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Craig L.
Knutson is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at MFA Financial, Inc. He is also the Chief Executive Officer at MFResidential Assets Holding Corp.
Previously, he held positions as a Director at Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. from 1996 to 1999, Senior Executive Vice President at CBA Commercial LLC from 2004 to 2007, Vice President at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Vice President at Smith Barney, Inc., and Associate-Investment Banking Department at E.F.
Hutton & Co., Inc. He was also the President & Chief Operating Officer at ARIASYS, Inc. from 2001 to 2004.
Mr. Knutson completed his undergraduate degree at Hamilton College (New York) in 1981 and obtained an MBA from Harvard University in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MFA FINANCIAL, INC.
0.60% | 2024-01-07 | 610,666 ( 0.60% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Craig Knutson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MFA FINANCIAL, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-07-30 |
MFResidential Assets Holding Corp.
 MFResidential Assets Holding Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance MFResidential Assets Holding Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Craig Knutson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
CBA Commercial LLC
 CBA Commercial LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance CBA Commercial LLC provides mortgage investment services. It is a mortgage investment firm that acquires and securitizes small balance multifamily, commercial and mixed-use mortgage loans. The firm offers standard loan documentation, standard underwriting guidelines, online processing, appraisals, and environmental insurance services for loans. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
| ARIASYS, Inc. | President | 2003-12-31 |
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc.
 Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. provides investment banking services. It offers securities underwriting, trading, mergers, acquisitions advice, research, private equity investment, derivative and risk management products. The company's services include private banking and asset management. Credit Suisse First Boston USA is headquartered in New York, NY | Director/Board Member | 1999-01-04 |
E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc.
 E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Barclays PLC, E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. is a private company that provides investment and financial services. The company is based in Providence, RI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Smith Barney, Inc.
 Smith Barney, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Smith Barney, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Citigroup, Inc. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Craig Knutson
| Hamilton College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| MFA FINANCIAL, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
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CBA Commercial LLC
CBA Commercial LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance CBA Commercial LLC provides mortgage investment services. It is a mortgage investment firm that acquires and securitizes small balance multifamily, commercial and mixed-use mortgage loans. The firm offers standard loan documentation, standard underwriting guidelines, online processing, appraisals, and environmental insurance services for loans. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Finance |
Smith Barney, Inc.
Smith Barney, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Smith Barney, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Citigroup, Inc. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research | Finance |
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc.
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. provides investment banking services. It offers securities underwriting, trading, mergers, acquisitions advice, research, private equity investment, derivative and risk management products. The company's services include private banking and asset management. Credit Suisse First Boston USA is headquartered in New York, NY | Finance |
E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc.
E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Barclays PLC, E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. is a private company that provides investment and financial services. The company is based in Providence, RI. | Finance |
| ARIASYS, Inc. | |
MFResidential Assets Holding Corp.
MFResidential Assets Holding Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance MFResidential Assets Holding Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Finance |
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