Wesley Gregory IV is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at YMCA of Wilmington, Porters Neck Country Club, and the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. TIAA‑CREF’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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm uses a fiduciary model with a range of managed account options including model portfolios and customized portfolio management.

John Stewart is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he tutors students preparing for securities licensing exams through Varsity Tutors. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach includes both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Brett Beavers is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, the University of Arkansas Department of Athletics, Sowell Management Services, and Crews & Associates, Inc. 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. The firm’s advisory model separates planning services from ongoing discretionary management, using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

James Griffith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and MKM Partners LLC. He is currently based in Frisco, TX. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management using both model and customized portfolios.

Gabriel Blancarte is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Fletching Capital and the University of Missouri. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and 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 offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Robert Northcut is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Northcut is also the mayor of Melissa, Texas, a role he has held since 2016. He operates Northcut Financial LLC, an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed life and health insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers various program platforms and sub-adviser options.

Nathan Dufresne is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and Wells Fargo. Nathan has been with TIAA-CREF since 2022. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and offers customized portfolio management through its Private Asset Management program.

Daveona Harris is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2016 to 2024. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning as well as ongoing managed account services under a fiduciary standard.

Jose Oseguera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A. He is also involved with JJP Dream Homes LLC and Rowtex Remodeling, LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Philip Hammitt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2016 and RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to each client’s risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Eugene Weinstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2018, he worked at Fidelity Investments for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an operating LLC related to the expenditures of his financial planning business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients approaching or in retirement, offering retirement-income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling techniques with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with significant assets under management at Ameriprise.

Sidharath Sakhuja is a financial advisor at Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America and has held various positions including at Dilko English and AMA, American Academy. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of family rental properties in Michigan and Illinois. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Sarah Selin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2018 to 2023 and has been with Merrill since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Galpert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support diversified portfolio construction within the constraints of plan custodian platforms.

Kathy Bickhaus is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on helping high-net-worth individuals and retirees develop customized financial strategies tailored to their objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons. Her expertise spans personal retirement planning, tax minimization, education planning, portfolio management, and specialized areas such as women and wealth and divorce transition planning. Kathy is dedicated to fostering strong client relationships and providing access to leading financial resources to help clients pursue financial security and independence. Beginning her career in financial services in 1993, Kathy joined Merrill in 2004 following experience in commercial and corporate finance. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her professional credentials include the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations, along with Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and a Group 1 Life and Health certificate. Kathy is active in the community through her involvement with organizations such as the Young Men’s Service League, National Junior Charity League, and the Denton Public School Foundation. She has served on several nonprofit boards, including the National Charity League and Women’s Financial Exchange, and is passionate about promoting financial literacy for women and youth. Residing in Lantana, Texas, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, participating in triathlons, boating, scuba diving, and traveling.

Paul O'Leary is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and eight years at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several insurance-related businesses and consulting activities focused on group employee and executive benefits. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a range of strategies and products supported by a complex affiliate network and significant scale.

Kristan Seale is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Seale Interiors, LLC. Seale is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional approaches.

Geri Dvorak is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Joseph Jimenez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs and utilizes extensive operational and research tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Christopher White is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021, he worked at PRGX Global, Inc. for nine years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.