Danny Li is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2016 and has held roles at OpenWin Financial & Insurance Services, LLC and Heir Associates. Outside of advisory work, he is a partial owner of an OrangeTheory Fitness gym. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types focused on tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Sean Mossman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007 and previously worked at 1st Global Advisors Inc from 2002 to 2007. 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. The firm also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

William Ferguson II is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity. He is also CEO and president of Ferguson Capital Group, a holding group for potential family business ventures. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model offering both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Mcneese is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and uses a fiduciary standard in its investment advisory services.

James Beard is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fidelity and several other firms across different industries including real estate and communications. 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 pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing discretionary management and provides customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Tarpley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Vanguard Marketing Corporation, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Tarpley is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals affiliated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Laveena Thankachy Sam is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Strategic Advisers LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, employing both model and customized portfolios.

Brandon Agamennone is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as earlier positions with New York Life and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Baseball Prodigy, LLC, which focuses on college baseball recruiting through an app called Pro Look Sports Group. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions, providing a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Karelis Mendez is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Mendez worked at Merrill and has experience in behavioral services and education. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary 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 portfolio management using model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Michaud is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2014. Michaud holds a Series 66 designation and serves as an adjunct instructor in a continuing education financial planning course. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed account options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Andrew Payton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA since 2015. 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 with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated model using affiliated funds.

David Herron Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for over 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with strategy and training for Excellence with Etiquette, providing seminars on etiquette topics for youth and adults. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model with both planning and ongoing management services.

Brandon Dyson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2011, with a one-year break in 2017-2018. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with a focus on model and customized portfolios.

Jacob Pavlasek is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, he held various roles in retail and education sectors. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, including educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team and third-party managers.

Derrick Catherman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he founded the Tomball Memorial Alumni Football Tournament, an event that brings together former student athletes and community members for a touch football competition. 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 to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds while operating within a vertically integrated structure.

Jerry Stowers is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2008. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to 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 services and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and advisory services such as a donor-advised fund.

Payton Gaines is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. Gaines has been with TIAA-CREF and its Individual & Institutional Services division since 2026. Prior to this role, Gaines has held various positions across multiple industries and institutions, including roles at Innovation Partners LLC, Lemnis Capital, and Doordash, as well as educational positions at University of Arkansas and local schools. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm employs a fiduciary standard in its advisory services and provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model portfolios and customized investment strategies.

Kent Booke is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Edward Jones. 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 combines point-in-time financial planning with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Noah Di Biase is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2025, he worked with The Millstone Evans Group and Asian Tigers Japan. Outside of his financial career, he has experience running businesses including Golf For Life LLC and Half Fast Subs. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals and entities, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers a range of discretionary portfolio management options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated investment funds.

Patrick Rowe Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its related entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of The Affluent Manner, a family venture involved in investment and consulting activities, including work with a company developing blockchain technology for medical applications. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and various entities. The firm distinguishes between non-monitored planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model-based and customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard and within a vertically integrated structure.