Gary Brownfield is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Plano, TX. He has been associated with Commonwealth since 1999 and operates Gb Financial Services, LLC, a firm involved in securities and insurance activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a variety of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Adam Cajandig is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, Bank of America, and 7th Harvest Investments. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies, supported by affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

William Gibson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group.

Ian Troutman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, VisionPoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial LLC, CX Institutional, and Secrest Blakey & Associates. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-managed employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund through Charityvest.

Farah Khalfan is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2020. Prior to that, she was employed at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kevonte Clay is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Texans Credit Union, and Woodforest National Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and various entities. The firm provides both one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model or customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Glenn Hafstad is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management. Prior to joining Savant in 2026, he worked for seven years at Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC and for eleven years at InKnowVision, LLC, where he continues to provide limited consulting on estate, business, and life insurance planning. He also holds an individual life insurance license and dedicates a small amount of time to related sales activities. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services to a range of clients including individuals, families, pension plans, and high-net-worth entities. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based asset allocation and actively managed strategies supported by substantial in-house resources and affiliated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Freeman Irby III is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience, including nine years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc before joining TIAA-CREF in 2024. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Ryan Marquez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Advisory Group LLC and Empower Financial Services Inc. since 2026, and previously spent eight years at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as three years with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and one year with FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services utilize an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Robert Messett Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2017 and previously worked at WFG Investments from 2011 to 2017. He is also co-owner of Messett Rice & Associates, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance businesses. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, technology, investment management, and practice-management support. The firm offers a range of portfolio construction options and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Craig Gallen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, MassMutual, and Northwestern Mutual. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis and working extensively with institutional plan sponsors.

Abraham Cordero is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. His approach to financial planning emphasizes building long-term relationships with clients, supporting them through every stage of their financial journey. He has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various roles since 2019, including Investment Solutions Representative III, Investment Solutions Representative II, Workplace Planning Consultant at multiple levels, and High Net Worth Representative. This progression reflects his comprehensive expertise in financial planning and investment solutions. Abraham holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness, food, movies, and traveling.

Solomon Munyambu is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time Uber Eats driver. 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, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a fiduciary standard on its RIA services and manages portfolios through both model-based and customized approaches.

Julho Kara is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Santander Consumer USA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often working with clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized options under fiduciary standards.

Raymundo Castorena is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and several consulting and service positions. He has also held diverse roles outside finance, including at Custom Coats, Cowboy Chicken, and the University of North Texas. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and 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’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, providing both model-based and customized portfolio options.

Jonathan Pearn is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following an 11-year tenure with National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is registered as a FINRA Dispute Resolution arbitration panelist, though he has not been selected to serve on a panel. 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 employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Freddie Broadway is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers, Inc., Fisher Investments, Capital One Advisors, and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed accounts that include model and customized portfolios, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Ryan Ojeda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and NexPoint Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Summit Valley Band since 2021. 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 retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that separate one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Scott Andricks is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Lockton Investment Advisors, Lockton Companies, and Lockton Financial Advisors from 2010 to 2021. Based in Dallas, TX, he has been with Creative Planning since 2021. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a centralized investment infrastructure and a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses.

Marian Younan is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, Marian worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Edward Jones. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing relationships through employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard to its advisory services within a vertically integrated structure.