Graeme passed NZSE Diploma exams in 1994 to become an Individual Member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange and current member of INFINZ (Institute of Finance Professionals (NZ) Inc. Graeme was employed by Craig & Co Limited from 1986 as a client adviser initially responsible for fixed interest and since 2001 part of Private Asset Management. Prior to 1986 he was employed in forestry and farming after attending Victoria University from 1977 – 1979.

Graeme has never sold finance company debenture or been a member of the IAFP.