Thornton Fay is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Empower Advisory Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Thornton is based in Hamden, CT. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various managed account programs, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Mark Hargrove is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at McCreary Modern and a year with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. 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 existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time financial planning alongside ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Jarred Johnson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in short-term rental property ownership. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolio solutions.

Rafael Alfaro is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for five years and American Income Life for two years. 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 existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary account management using model or customized portfolios.

John Henifin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2010, based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies guided by fiduciary standards.

Colin Pierce is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2005. 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 prior relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Hugo Azpeitia Pedroza is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property independently. 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 pre-existing TIAA employer retirement relationships. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Anita Pring is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including LPL Enterprise LLC, Prudential Advisors, and Fidelity. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct point-in-time planning services alongside ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Brittany Winkelman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. Winkelman serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Chapter of Women in Pensions Network (WIPN), organizing industry events and managing chapter communications. She also designs and sells printed materials on the Etsy marketplace. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing a fiduciary standard and various investment approaches including model and customized portfolios.

Ginto Mathew is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of model and customized portfolio management options and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Daniel York is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and GWM USA LLC before joining TIAA-CREF. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily serving individuals with ties to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Nikoloz Vasadze is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to provide tailored wealth management strategies. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, executive and equity compensation, services for endowments and non-profits, international wealth management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Nikoloz holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Olaf College and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create personalized plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Nikoloz enjoys basketball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, running, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

David Vogt is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rugged Science and Dickinson College, as well as involvement with Pro Skills Basketball. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory.

Jonathan Kimble is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Plano Data and David Weekley Homes, as well as a period operating under Florida Financial Advisors DBA Texas Financial Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA employer retirement plans, along with trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized options under a fiduciary standard.

Kathleen Gregory is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Prior to that, she was involved with Trauma Resiliency Resources Inc., a nonprofit organization. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard within its advisory services and manages client portfolios through model-based and customized investment approaches.

Jerry Pettus is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2001. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals—often those with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans—as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management, employs a fiduciary standard for its advisory services, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund through Charityvest.

Micah Parks is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience currently with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Vanguard Advisers and Vanguard Marketing Corporation and has held positions in various industries including DoorDash and automotive sales. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized investment solutions managed by dedicated portfolio managers.

Evan Jonas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Prior to his advisory career, he served in the North Carolina Air National Guard from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his professional work, he volunteers with a non-profit dance troupe that supports dance-related activities through fundraising efforts. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds and applies a fiduciary standard to its RIA services.

Sharon Mohan is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Deerfield Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 1997. Outside of advisory work, she is a passive investor in a fitness gym business owned and operated by her son. 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, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while employing a fiduciary standard in its registered investment advisor services.

Karen Donofrio is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, employing model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.