Ross Kirkman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010, including its Advice & Planning Services division from 2012 onward. Outside of finance, he is involved in a business selling Angus beef to restaurants and farmers markets in Silver City, NC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, providing both model-based and customized portfolio options.

Willie Stokes is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TIAA-CREF, Innovation Partners LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support its advisory services and partners with Envestnet for manager selection and retirement plan solutions.

Allen Schiff is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 1994 and 2002 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Schiff is an owner of a vacation rental property in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. 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, 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.

Eric Stephen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. 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 trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard with a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Sarah Thomas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at the College of Charleston, Patrick Properties Hospitality Group, John and Pattys Coffee Bar and Bistro, and Back Bay Barbeque. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, managed account programs, and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also offers discretionary management via model portfolios or customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Hernando Pulido is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Wells Fargo and NYLIFE Securities LLC, among other roles in financial services and nonprofit sectors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Wendell Stallings is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Corp., and MetLife Investors Distribution Company. He also has experience with ride-sharing companies Raiser LLC (Uber) and Lyft. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jared Green is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining HB Wealth in 2025, he held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMORGAN Chase Bank, and BDO USA, P.C. He attended Wake Forest University from 2020 to 2024. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private strategies and offers outsourced chief investment officer and institutional advisory services.

Robert Lane is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. His career includes multiple roles at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management between 2018 and 2023. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing various portfolio management strategies, financial planning, and tax-aware services. The firm employs a client process focused on individualized financial assessments and diversified investment allocations.

Tucker Parrish is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2022. Outside of finance, he spent six years involved with Brock Austin Umpiring. 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 connections to TIAA retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including customized portfolio management and donor-advised fund advisory, within a vertically integrated group structure.

Aziza Norbaeva is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at US Bank and The Vanguard Group. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, providing customized investment solutions within a vertically integrated structure.

Khalil Morgan is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Vanguard Advisers and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Morgan is employed as a sales associate at a Nike outlet. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC serves individuals with pre-existing TIAA-administered retirement plans, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and related services, including management of a donor-advised fund and access to model and customized portfolios.

Simeon Hills is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2001, with a nine-year tenure at LPL Financial LLC in between. 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 retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure utilizing affiliated funds.

Adam Sailers is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cornelius, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience, all with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES and affiliated Fifth Third Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, including advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing options.

Poojit Ravikumar is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers and MassMutual. Ravikumar is also involved in managing a rental property in Charlotte, NC. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliated with Voya Financial, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of representatives, combining in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement client-focused recommendations.

Adam Curette is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Prior to joining Empower, he spent 17 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Belmont, NC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Andrew McDonald is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. TIAA-CREF provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management services, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Douglas Juda is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and the London Stock Exchange Group. 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, often serving clients with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Priya Jagdeo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Credit Union Investment Services, as well as SECU Brokerage Services and State Employees' Credit Union. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services 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 model that includes affiliated funds and offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

John Demere Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at OSAIC, Southern Financial Consultants, and other firms across various roles. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support its advisory services and maintains extensive financial affiliations as part of the Truist Financial network.