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.

Paul Brown is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Streamline Productions, a business he has operated since 2008. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a network model of advisory representatives and employs various portfolio management strategies supported by technology platforms and third-party managers.

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.

John Bogert is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Justin Cook is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and he has a background that includes senior roles at T-Mobile and experience with Dragonfly Visual Productions. Outside of his advisory work, Cook is involved in local education initiatives, serving as a board member of the Cuthbertson High School Parent Teacher Student Organization and volunteering with the NTES WatchDOGS program. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and corporate clients. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and is noted for managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

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.

Erin Koch is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 designation and over 18 years of industry experience. She has been associated with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2005 and joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including managed model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

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.

Carl Rogers Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas and its affiliates since 2008 and is currently associated with Southeast Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Rogers serves as a precinct judge for the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections and works with business owners on succession planning, estate planning, and executive compensation, coordinating planning teams of professionals as part of his insurance agency activities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services through affiliated investment adviser representatives.

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.

Matthew Jelnicky is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax preparation and CPA services through his own practice, Matthew Jelnicky CPA PA, and also sells term life insurance. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

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.

Larry Carroll is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience, including roles at Carroll Financial Associates, Inc. and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Carroll has been with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and its affiliated Wealth Enhancement Group since 2021. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account investment managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, managing over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management through diversified, risk-class based investment strategies that combine passive and active management.

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 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., where she has worked 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. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware services.