Sharon Darjean is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. 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 pre-existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Samuel Ndonga is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber, Amazon, QVC, and the U.S. Postal Service. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, employing a fiduciary standard for its RIA services.

Mary Sanderson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018 and previously was employed at Chicos FAS and operated Sanderson Consulting Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and manager of Sand Realty Holdings, LLC, a self-directed IRA investment entity. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm employs a fiduciary standard for its advisory services and offers both model-driven and customized portfolio management.

James Dawes is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Frost Investment Services, Frost Bank, and Capital One. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2019. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using a fiduciary model, managing customized and model-based portfolios.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab, along with entrepreneurial activities such as Delight Dispensing LLC and D&M Collaboration LLC. He has also been involved with companies like Uber and Lyft in various capacities. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’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 services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated advisory structure.

William Gibson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group.

Ian Troutman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, VisionPoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial LLC, CX Institutional, and Secrest Blakey & Associates. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-managed employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund through Charityvest.

Farah Khalfan is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2020. Prior to that, she was employed at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kevonte Clay is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Texans Credit Union, and Woodforest National Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and various entities. The firm provides both one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model or customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Freeman Irby III is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience, including nine years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc before joining TIAA-CREF in 2024. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services 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 separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Abraham Cordero is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. His approach to financial planning emphasizes building long-term relationships with clients, supporting them through every stage of their financial journey. He has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various roles since 2019, including Investment Solutions Representative III, Investment Solutions Representative II, Workplace Planning Consultant at multiple levels, and High Net Worth Representative. This progression reflects his comprehensive expertise in financial planning and investment solutions. Abraham holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness, food, movies, and traveling.

Solomon Munyambu is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time Uber Eats driver. 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 pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a fiduciary standard on its RIA services and manages portfolios through both model-based and customized approaches.

Julho Kara is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Santander Consumer USA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often working with clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized options under fiduciary standards.

Raymundo Castorena is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and several consulting and service positions. He has also held diverse roles outside finance, including at Custom Coats, Cowboy Chicken, and the University of North Texas. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, providing both model-based and customized portfolio options.

Jonathan Pearn is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following an 11-year tenure with National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is registered as a FINRA Dispute Resolution arbitration panelist, though he has not been selected to serve on a panel. 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 connected through employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Freddie Broadway is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers, Inc., Fisher Investments, Capital One Advisors, and USAA Financial Planning 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 ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed accounts that include model and customized portfolios, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Ryan Ojeda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and NexPoint Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Summit Valley Band since 2021. 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 retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that separate one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Marian Younan is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, Marian worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Edward Jones. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing relationships through employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard to its advisory services within a vertically integrated structure.

Ariel Crespo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 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 to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Janice Hopkins is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Curvy Diamonds, a business selling clothes and accessories. 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 TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.