Shannon Lambert is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2002. 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 employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and provides a range of investment management options, including model and customized portfolios.

Candice Trantham is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank since 2014. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a client-centered process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles, including UMAs, SMAs, and a Guided Investing platform.

Christopher Grainger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services in 2025, he worked at Truist Bank, Wells Fargo, and TIAA-CREF. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

John Kuhn is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lake Norman Charter High School, Miller McNeish & Breedlove, PLLC, and Christ The King Catholic High School. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model portfolios and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Cameron Mc Kee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Principal Life Insurance Company, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. Mc Kee is a member of the UNC Charlotte GOLD Alumni Committee and serves on the board of directors for Effort to Impact, a nonprofit organization. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.

Scott Angel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2003. He has also been affiliated with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company since 2002. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a client-centric process led by investment adviser representatives, applying multiple forms of analysis to portfolio allocation across various asset classes.

Joseph Allocca is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Vanguard Advisers. He has worked in both advisory and marketing capacities within the financial services sector. 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 connections to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Stephen Hogan is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services including model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Laron Glenn is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Learning Services LLC and Wells Fargo, as well as positions outside financial services at Amazon, Papa Johns, and Bojangles. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection services, utilizing a combination of discretionary managers, consulting, and AI-enabled research tools.

Anderson Stockard is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and other financial and non-financial organizations. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and the AMC Advantage manager‑selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor at &Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Davis is involved in several business ventures, including co-owning a coffee café franchise and participating as an investment team member for the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina. &Partners serves individual and institutional clients with investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through its Envestnet platform.

Charles Widener is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at PNC Investments and Mass Mutual Financial Group. Widener serves on the board of directors for Opera Carolina, a local nonprofit arts organization in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Stanley Dyl is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and Davidson Capital. He is involved as a member of CHHSZ Holdings, LLC, which owns Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions, employing a variety of investment strategies and tax-efficient techniques.

Antonio Porretta is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2014 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer as a coach with the Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club and Charlotte Soccer Academy. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with independent advisory representatives and offers services through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party resources.

Kathleen Hayes is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is the principal of Katie Hayes Photography LLC, where she photographs events, people, sports, and landscapes. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Matthew Hatfield is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Park Ave Securities and Guardian before joining TIAA in 2017. Outside of finance, he performs as a musician in live venues and serves as Vice President of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Charlotte chapter, where he helps organize charity events. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Levi Perry is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following prior roles including a year at Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he writes weekly articles on Magic: The Gathering for COOLSTUFFINC and EDHREC. 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 ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Kevin Lattimore is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various SunTrust entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and is involved in producing family-friendly entertainment through My Time Entertainment LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Joel Berry II is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank. Outside of finance, he works as a basketball analyst for ESPN/ACC Network, covering college basketball. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a range of advisory and execution services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and advisor, incorporating strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Roslyn Ervin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bb&T Securities LLC for eight years before joining Truist in 2013. Outside the financial industry, Ervin serves as a Disabled Support Person, providing assistance with hygiene, cooking, transportation, and light housekeeping. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and features a manager-selection program integrated with its affiliated broker-dealer and bank services.