Nicholas Orange is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Partners, Brighthouse Securities, and Alight Financial Solutions. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Leland Harrelson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Marslender-West Asset Management Firm. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Lucy Cain is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Truist Bank and TRUIST Investment Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Pure Barre Charlotte, an exercise studio. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment offerings.

Elaine Bennett is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2001. Her responsibilities include managing contingent roles related to estate and financial matters for family members. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships using model portfolios from in-house and third-party managers.

Aaditya Jampani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Neurika.AI and Vivian Contracting LLC, and completed studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, asset-allocation guidance, and model portfolios primarily to Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm’s integrated approach includes proprietary forecasting tools and centralized operational practices, serving both affiliated entities and select non-affiliated investment advisers.

Andersen Crowder is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, having been involved with Jia Asian Fusion for several years. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

Jeremy Robinson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides distinct planning and management services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.

Luke Luciano is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alloy Investment Management, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Alloy Wealth Management as an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates inter-affiliate resources in its approach.

William Kane is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with NY Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Nylife Securities Inc. Kane is also licensed with various insurance companies for the sale of group insurance and non-New York Life insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Haman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Coastal Carolina University and Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through customized and model portfolio options.

John Frith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo & Company since 2002. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses, as well as select external clients. The firm delivers research and model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Daniel Flory is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2007. 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 to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services include both one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies under fiduciary standards.

Catherine Nevels is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Charlotte, NC. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals—often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans—as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, and it serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Craig Bisagna is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, and National Asset Management. 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, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and third-party manager selection through its AMC Advantage program. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates inter-affiliate resources, including affiliated broker-dealer and banking services, to support its investment solutions.

Jens Mueller is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2002. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Thomas Sowers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has prior experience at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an independent contractor dog walker. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Bish is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having joined in 2019, and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. His background includes roles at BB&T Securities spanning nine years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Traci Diblasio is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, with a client process focused on financial needs, risk tolerance, and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Nora Knox is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She worked at LPL Financial from 2011 to 2019 before joining TIAA-CREF and TIAA in 2019. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Griffin Kasemeyer is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and T. Rowe Price. Kasemeyer provides administrative support to Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in addition to his advisory role. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.