Brent Hines Jr. is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously held a position at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2019 to 2022. Outside of finance, Brent is a voice actor who records and edits audio for various client projects including commercials and audiobooks. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Patrick Rowe Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its related entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of The Affluent Manner, a family venture involved in investment and consulting activities, including work with a company developing blockchain technology for medical applications. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and various entities. The firm distinguishes between non-monitored planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model-based and customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard and within a vertically integrated structure.

Tenesha Barron is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Tata Consultancy Services, Transamerica Capitol, Inc., and Career Education Corporation. 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. The firm serves many clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Ernie Holloway is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2022. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Scottrade, Inc. He is also vice president of the North Tarrant Parkway Homeowners Association. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews and investment recommendations using standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent six years at Whole Foods Market. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm utilizes Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending investments while clients make final trading decisions.

Simon Beresford is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Corient with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. for eight years and TD Ameritrade, Inc. for ten years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions, continuously monitoring portfolios using risk management tools to align with client objectives.

Ralph Youngblood Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a range of strategies and coordinating services through multiple custodians.

Sergio Badillo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having six years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2019 and was previously associated with TIAA starting in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, applying a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Sha'ron Clark is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Park Avenue Securities, Opes One Wealth, and Guardian Life Insurance, and has experience in education and other sectors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios managed under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Yancy is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including Fisher Investments, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Prior to his financial services career, he was the owner of Cadet Medical Supply, LLC, a medical supply business that ceased operations in 2022. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Nicolas Gallo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. His previous work history includes roles at Skanska, Lowe's, and the University of North Texas. 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 associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

William Wehner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2017 and previously worked with USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2017. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Theta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, providing guidance to the executive board. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a diverse range of clients including plan sponsors and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Smilie is a Personal Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and financial goals. His approach focuses on aligning clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes to address priorities such as funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma from Liberty University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes clarity and transparency in his work, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and help clients make informed decisions throughout their financial journey.

Ellina Cheney is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Ms. Cheney is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary 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 planning and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Trajko Papuckoski is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments and several firms within the Cetera network. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of two local Orthodox churches, contributing to their financial oversight and planning. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and smaller institutional clients. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group.

Joia Allen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2022 to 2026. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios and customized strategies.

Michael Foster is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2005. 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. The firm offers model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard and serves clients often connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans.

Antonio Sosa is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Texas Tech University from 2011 to 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm operates with a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and offers both model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Eric Mcintyre is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Adhit Menon is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at National Life Group and New York Life Insurance Company. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms, including third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and non-discretionary management.