Travis Taylor is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment activities, including co-managing an LLC focused on purchasing, renovating, and selling properties. TIAA-CREF provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through various portfolio options.

Alysha Humbert is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors.com before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Co. in 2020. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Alexander Talley is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services, as well as experience at UNC Charlotte. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a focus on comprehensive client assessments and portfolio management that utilizes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

David Weidmayer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He also operates Weidmayer Wealth Solutions, LLC, a firm he has led since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sun Towels of Indiana, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and retirement consulting services.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Advised Services, where he provided one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and 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 combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Jacob Hackney is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, P.J. Robb Variable Corp., and Crump Life Insurance Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm offers point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

James Schenck is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2021, and previously spent over two decades at BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools, with an integrated approach involving affiliated broker-dealer and banking services.

Shawn Ford is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing management through various managed account programs, acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Nicholas Orange is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Partners, Brighthouse Securities, and Alight Financial Solutions. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers 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 provides customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Leland Harrelson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Marslender-West Asset Management Firm. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Lucy Cain is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Truist Bank and TRUIST Investment Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Pure Barre Charlotte, an exercise studio. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment offerings.

Elaine Bennett is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2001. Her responsibilities include managing contingent roles related to estate and financial matters for family members. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships using model portfolios from in-house and third-party managers.

Andersen Crowder is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, having been involved with Jia Asian Fusion for several years. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

Jeremy Robinson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. 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 provides distinct planning and management services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.

Luke Luciano is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alloy Investment Management, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Alloy Wealth Management as an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates inter-affiliate resources in its approach.

William Kane is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with NY Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Nylife Securities Inc. Kane is also licensed with various insurance companies for the sale of group insurance and non-New York Life insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Haman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Coastal Carolina University and Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. 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 both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through customized and model portfolio options.

Daniel Flory is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2007. 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, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services include both one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies under fiduciary standards.

Catherine Nevels is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Charlotte, NC. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals—often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans—as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, and it serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Craig Bisagna is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, and National Asset Management. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and third-party manager selection through its AMC Advantage program. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates inter-affiliate resources, including affiliated broker-dealer and banking services, to support its investment solutions.