Phyllis Lowe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns and operates a home remodeling business focused on project oversight. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, offering both model and customized investment solutions.

Jose Martinez Rincon is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Notary Public for the state of North Carolina. 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’s advisory services include point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, employing both model and customized portfolios managed under a fiduciary standard.

Claudia Angeles Ponce is a financial advisor at &Partners with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, SC Johnson Professional, and Merck & Co. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Peru InLove Handmade Souvenirs LLC, a souvenir shop based in Pineville, NC. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning services through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jesse Strawn is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of advising, he narrates audiobooks as an independent contractor and is involved in managing family real estate through a jointly owned LLC for short-term rental properties. TIAA‑CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, combining point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management.

Mallory Burgess is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and U.S. Money Reserve. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Ronald Flagg is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2021, he worked for the City of Charlotte for 23 years. 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 existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard with a vertically integrated structure that supports donor-advised funds and utilizes model and customized portfolios.

Bridgette Sweeney is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in hosting charitable wine tastings and coaches churches in becoming more missions focused. 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 ties 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, using a vertically integrated model with affiliated funds.

Elisabeth Moore is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds and acts as advisor to a donor-advised fund.

Zaviera Miller is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011, with a brief hiatus from 2020 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns ZAVI Enterprises LLC, which includes a notary service. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through several portfolio options and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund, operating under a fiduciary standard with a focus on integrated services.

Kevin Doyle Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Capital Management, and AXA Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management services within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Justin Romero is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Romero is a partner at Cypress Benefit Solutions, a firm specializing in group insurance and employee benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Christopher Hance is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its predecessor entities since 2006, with a brief period of unemployment in 2019. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that distinguishes planning services from ongoing discretionary management and advises a donor-advised fund while utilizing a vertically integrated investment approach.

Pete Trontis is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Savant Wealth Management since 2026. He previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he was also an equity partner, as well as at Willingdon Wealth Management and Horizon Investments. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an investment approach that combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated services through affiliated accounting, legal, and trust entities.

Kelly Sewell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Sewell has been with TIAA since 2010 and joined TIAA-CREF in 2025, with a total of 16 years in the industry. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Kaitlin Hord is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she held roles at Ulta Beauty, Pour64, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often working with clients linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes donor-advised fund advisory and model-based as well as customized portfolio management.

Angela Bellamy is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Bellamy teaches a financial planning fundamentals course at Central Piedmont Community College, involving lectures and practical instruction on financial calculators. 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 linked to employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including planning and ongoing portfolio management, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Jordan Jones is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial, Barings Asset Management, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Jones is based in Charlotte, 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing managed accounts and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Randy Farina is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, Westwood Global, and a long tenure at Putnam Investments. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated services through affiliated accounting, legal, and trust entities.

Sarina Campbell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Founders Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is an Independent Business Owner with Amway Global, involved in retail, networking, and mentorship. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm separates financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within its vertically integrated structure.

Madhuri Bendale is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing for 11 years. Bendale is 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, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.