Christian Maracinaru is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 11 years and spent two years at Apple, Inc. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises a donor-advised fund and offers customized portfolio management through dedicated portfolio managers.

Joseph Bergen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Bancwest Investment Services, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides 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, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model and customized portfolios.

Kathy Thornton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022. Prior to that, she was with Equitable Advisors from 2016 to 2022. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Brandon French is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Amazon, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolios and donor-advised fund advisory, operating within a vertically integrated structure.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Shaun Samuels is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. 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 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 within a vertically integrated structure.

Christopher Bonnington is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mutual of Omaha and Thrivent Financial. Bonnington is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard in its RIA services and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Tanya Forsythe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. 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 employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Michael Gobbato is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as COO of Ambitious Stryk LLC, a soccer clothing vendor involved in a yearly soccer tournament. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that separate point-in-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment strategies.

Eric McDowell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. McDowell is also an owner of a long-term rental property in Scottsdale, Arizona. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and entities, often serving clients with prior employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios.

Jennifer Senft is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Vanguard Advisers, Inc., and other financial firms. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized discretionary management under a fiduciary standard.

Carly Meadows is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Robinhood Financial, Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides 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 offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under fiduciary standards.

Kevin James is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at TIAA and its affiliate TIAA-CREF since 2018 and was previously with BlackRock Investment Management for 11 years. James is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-driven investment options.

Trevor Hardee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and several other firms before joining TIAA-CREF. In addition to his financial services career, he has been involved with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows since 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

Brian Ford is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013, with prior roles at Fidelity and Merrill. Ford previously owned an LLC, which is no longer active. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.