Kimberly Carpenter is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Kimberly works as an aerobic instructor at a YMCA in Albemarle, NC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through a variety of portfolio management options and financial planning. The firm’s investment process involves comprehensive assessments of client needs and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses to allocate assets across multiple investment types.

James Bailey is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management. He previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he was an equity partner, and at Willingdon Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Bailey is involved in managing rental properties with his wife. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and benefits from extensive in-house capabilities supported by a large advisor base.

Aidan Mabunga is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Mabunga has a varied background including roles outside finance, such as positions at restaurants and community organizations in Charlotte, NC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides 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 offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through custom and model-based strategies within a vertically integrated structure.

Marisa Lindsey is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at GWFS Equities, Ascensus, BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services, and First Citizens. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Maria Luoni is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Tru Independence Asset Management, LLC, among other firms. Luoni is also involved with YellowWood Wealth Solutions in an associate wealth solutions role. 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, frequently serving clients with existing TIAA-administered retirement plan relationships. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Makeda Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a landlord. 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 existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios, applying a fiduciary standard across its RIA services.

Jaime Myers is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 credential and have previously worked at Nuveen Securities, LLC, MassMutual, and LPL Financial Corporation. Outside of their advisory role, Myers serves as President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 321, organizing fundraising and volunteer efforts to support veterans and active military and first responders, and as President of the Organized Chaos Dragon Boat Club in Charlotte, NC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard and acts as an adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Marcus Royal is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and having three years of industry experience. He previously worked at OneMain Financial and Citigroup for nine years. 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, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated model that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Michelene Taylor is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA and TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC since 2001. 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 trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Alex Humphreville is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and was previously with Neuberger Berman for three years. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Marty Stamps is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo for 11 years and Gess Intl / Cyclum Renewables. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.

Lance Dunlap is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates point-in-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kevin South is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and BB&T Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Stephen Watson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Jonathan Strong is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and MetLife Investors Distribution Company. 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 various entities including trusts and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model-based and customized managed account programs.

Zachary Goreczny is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home computer and electronic repair business and serves as an independent AI evaluator for an artificial intelligence service provider. 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 relationships. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group.

Trevor Whitson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and LPL Financial. 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. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Camille Lubic is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services 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.

Mitchell Juda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Norm's Closet, an online business selling officially licensed UNC Charlotte merchandise and apparel. TIAA-CREF’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 trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of investment management services that include both model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jaclyn Copeland is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Williams & Fudge, Inc., and New York & Company. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services separate point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offer model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.