Crawford A. Tatum III
Financial Advisor
Crawford A. Tatum III joined Wilson Investment Group in June 2025, bringing more than 25 years of global commodities and executive leadership experience. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Cotton Division for The Noble Group Limited in Hong Kong and Chinese Overseas Foodstuff Company (COFCO) in Beijing, where he operated at the intersection of international markets, geopolitics, and capital flows.
Crawford has transacted with many of the world’s leading multinational enterprises, developing a sophisticated perspective on macroeconomic dynamics, global trade, and risk management. He has also held prominent industry leadership roles, including Chairman of the Intercontinental Cotton Committee in New York and First Vice Chairman of the American Cotton Shippers Association.
Crawford is committed to working with families to bring clarity and structure to complex financial lives. His approach is centered on aligning long-term objectives with disciplined, thoughtfully executed strategies—helping clients preserve, grow, and steward capital across generations.
A native of Opelika, Alabama, Crawford resides in Auburn with his family. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Resources from Auburn University in 1997. He currently serves as Chairman of the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama and holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Crawford and his wife, Charmoin, have two daughters, Anslee and Leila, and are members of First Methodist Church in Opelika.