Timur Stanton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Fisher Investments, and Crestview Wealth Management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships.

Miyanda Hamakando is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, Hamakando held positions at the Bank of Zambia and African Banking Corporation and worked at the University of Lusaka. Hamakando holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Lauren Cantillo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Stifel Nicolaus. Lauren and her spouse are involved in managing a residential rental property in California. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals linked to employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model portfolios and customized investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Tien Nguyen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2021 to 2024. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management alongside referral services such as TIAA Trust and manages the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Clovis Russell is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon and children’s ministry teacher at his local church. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Hayden Solis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He also served five years in the United States Marine Corps and has been affiliated with Texas Tech University since 2022. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Theresa Krupka is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors from 2007 to 2021 and Capital Analysts since 2021. She is also the owner of TLK Financial, LLC, which focuses on insurance products including fixed life and disability coverage. Lincoln Investment serves individual clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with particular attention to educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Jasmin Watkins is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Thrivent Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, she is the founder and CEO of The Real Safe Space, a social enterprise focused on homemaking, self-development, and marriage preparation. 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 plan relationships. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through customized and model-based strategies.

Taylor Ridgeway is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, Ridgeway worked in the automotive industry with roles at Moritz Kia, AutoNation, Patterson Kia, and in management at Dominos. 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 employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure.

Andrew Gale is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Frisco, TX, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Pingpong Global Solutions Inc and ANZ Bank, among others. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types with a significant focus on non-discretionary assets and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Elmer Heard is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Edward Jones, Better Mortgage, Family First Life, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, TD Ameritrade, and the Federal Aviation Administration. 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 point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management through model-based and customized investment strategies.

Asahia Smith is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2024, she worked at Empower Advisory Group and PNC Investments. She also performs notary services occasionally as an independent notary signing agent. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management through customizable and model-based solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Nigro is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2008. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also offers access to affiliated services such as TIAA Trust and manages the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Raymond Bellucci is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 1983. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division serves individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often working with clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services, and acts as an adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Gabriel Devoto is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Texas Securities, Inc. Before entering the financial sector, he was involved with Premier Gymnastics Academy and Infinite Bounds Training Center. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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 employer retirement plans. The firm’s approach separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and includes acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Venkatesh Kurvari is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Kurvari is based in Frisco, TX. 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 employs a fiduciary standard in its RIA services and provides a range of advisory models, including both model portfolios and customized management.

Desmond Wesley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns HOUSE OF WESLEY'S LLC, a business specializing in custom t-shirts, graphic design, and social media marketing. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model that separates financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Peyton Krueger is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2022, Krueger was involved with Pinnacle Pain Medicine for 20 years. Outside of advising, Krueger manages a property through Mayes Holding Company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing ties to TIAA employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and offers customized investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Deshotel is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Innovative Striping Solutions LLC, a metal fabrication business. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers 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 distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management and serves as an adviser to donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated structure.

Laura Schutte is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, serving clients through a fiduciary standard and operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.