John Godfrey Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Cornerstone Wealth. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Bruce Putnam is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and Cornerstone Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2018. Beyond his advisory role, he has been involved in mortgage and real estate services and acts as an agent for fixed insurance products. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory representatives utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, supported by technology platforms and a governance model that integrates supervised advisors, sub-advisors, and third-party managers.

Cynthia Sherrill is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Cynthia is also associated with Sherrill, Blake & Harrison CPA PA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management support. The firm offers a variety of portfolio construction options and manages discretionary model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Dylan Coe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Mass Mutual. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

William Bayles is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and UBS Financial Services. Bayles has also been involved with TEAM Charlotte Swimming. 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, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, using a combination of model and customized portfolios.

William Magill is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 credential. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Magill is involved with a local brewery in Huntersville, NC, where he contributes significant time each month. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, leveraging a variety of custodians, model strategists, and third-party asset managers.

Jason Woloszyn is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Fisher Investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while offering operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Jaylen Gentry is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and has additional experience with Correlation One, Mothers & Sons LLC, and Carmax. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with connections to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing management through model-based and customized portfolios, and it also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Natalie Nesbit is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Motley Fool, LLC from 2021 to 2025 and has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and 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 portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Matthew Stork is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo, and Principal Securities. Before entering finance, he worked for American Airlines for six years. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Keith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF continuously since 2014. 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 employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model-based and customized portfolios.

Steven Giguere is a financial advisor with &Partners based in Davidson, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2024. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, providing investment management and financial planning through a blend of proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing monitoring and account reviews.

Jordan Mc Elmurry is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA‑CREF and its affiliated entities since 2016. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Matthew Orf is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2005. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with connections to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Frank Braswell III is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Braswell serves as a soccer referee. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model or customized portfolios.

Lucie Mcgowan is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2010, based in Charlotte, NC. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing connections to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Michael Hariaczyi is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Vanguard Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a self-defense instructor at Apex Martial Arts in Huntersville, NC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers 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 provides both model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Nicholas Levy is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF 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, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Casey Fleisch is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.

Joshua Helms is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TIAA and related entities since 2008, with additional experience at Crump Life Insurance Services and P.J. Robb Variable Corporation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and institutional clients, often those connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including life goals analysis and personalized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure.