Yulia Aiden is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she previously operated Yulia, LLC DBA Vino & Picasso for five years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience, having worked previously at Vanguard and Metlife. Nicole has also worked outside the financial sector, including a role at DoorDash. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC 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 model portfolio and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure.

Edward Hurley is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Hurley operates a portrait and event photography business. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and 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 point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, using model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Tyson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Gainesville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Planmember Securities Corporation, Next Financial Group, Inc., and Valic Financial Advisors before joining TIAA-CREF in 2014. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Jamie Caudill is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Huntington Private Bank, and First Financial Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers model-based and customized portfolio options through its managed account programs.

Rhea Foster is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and PNC Investments before returning to TIAA-CREF in 2023. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, and it acts as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

John Hlywiak is a CFA® charterholder with TIAA-CREF in Princeton, NJ, where he has worked for one year. He previously worked at TIAA for nine years and spent four years at Temple University. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with prior relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides planning services that conclude at delivery and ongoing portfolio management through model-based and customized managed accounts.

Patrick Mcneese is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2007. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and uses a fiduciary standard in its investment advisory services.

James Beard is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fidelity and several other firms across different industries including real estate and communications. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing discretionary management and provides customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Hendricks is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Fidelity before joining TIAA-CREF in 2026. Hendricks holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Wheaton, Illinois. 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 through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jared Hopkins is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014, following prior roles at Portfolio Wealth Advisors and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lay minister for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, providing support to individuals and families in his local community. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services 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-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing managed account programs, including customized portfolio management.

Rebeca Melendez is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2000, with a brief tenure at Transamerica Retirement Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, including customized portfolios and model-based strategies.

Scott Gershon is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing ties through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment options.

Robin Oles is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and provides a range of investment advisory services using both model and customized portfolios.

Tyler Somodi is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tiaa, Litmus, and Rocket Mortgage. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Ingrid Clay is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Amazon. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online e-commerce business and volunteers as a notary public for her church. TIAA-CREF provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, often serving those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Jeffrey Larson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches athletes in endurance sports and is involved in producing and directing endurance events such as cycling, running, and triathlons. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services distinguish between one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model or customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Erik Tarpley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Vanguard Marketing Corporation, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Tarpley is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals affiliated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Kevin Antol is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and serves clients often connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans.

Bradford Newitt is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2017, he worked for Hantz Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.