Theresa Serafimovski is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed attorney in Michigan providing general legal services through her professional limited liability company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies while adhering to a fiduciary standard.

Reginald James is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2005. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Ron Koren is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aegis Wealth Management, Equitable Life Insurance Company, Equitable Advisors, Brokers International Financial Services, and US Healthy Retirement Choices. Outside of finance, he is involved in music selection services as a DJ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-managed employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management through model or customized portfolios overseen by dedicated managers.

Michael Gouliamis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Newark, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a six-member condominium homeowners association. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various managed account programs under a fiduciary standard.

Lewis Wexler is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a woodworking business and works as a notary public. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA retirement plans. The firm provides both model portfolio and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Ellerby is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes positions with LPL Financial Corporation, First Interstate Bank, Great Western Investments and Insurance, Raymond James Financial Services, and Cetera Investment Services. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered retirement plan relationships.

Timothy Salunga is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2016, following roles at Sigfig Wealth Management and TD Ameritrade. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management through various managed account programs and also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Brian Benacci is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade Investment Management, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Reginald Wheeler is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Partners Insurance LLC, Horace Mann Companies, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life, and Advised Assets Group, LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides investment management through model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Hinds is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of J.J Designs Inc., a company marketing a cup holder product called "The Fence Buddy" targeted at youth baseball and softball teams. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Justtini Aliaga is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Amerivest Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade Inc. before joining TIAA-CREF in 2016. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with connections to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, offering both model-based and customized portfolio options.

Leonid Kvitnitsky is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Waltham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated model using affiliated funds.

Susan Winklebleck is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides separate broker-dealer services, acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, and employs a fiduciary standard within its RIA services.

Christopher Patton is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., USAA, and several independent advisory firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports nutrition business through AdvoCare. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, utilizing both model portfolios and customized management under a fiduciary standard.

Jahleel Gordon is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2000 and 2003, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate business, Striking Properties LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, offering model portfolios and customized management under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Higgins is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017. Higgins serves as a board member for Lamorinda Lacrosse, a local youth sports organization. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often working with clients who have existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Nicholas Cappadora is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and works as a service advisor for a mobile mechanic service. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Candice Fleischood is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Philadelphia, PA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has entered the industry recently, with prior roles at PNC Private Bank and Wells Fargo Private Bank totaling 12 years of experience. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Krawczyk is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships through TIAA. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management utilizing model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Julio Castillo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Castillo is involved in real estate sales and investments. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model portfolio management and customized portfolio solutions under a fiduciary standard.