Alesia Cooper is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, she operates an herbal goods business and is a freelance makeup artist. 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 retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Kenith Causey is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Uber driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with pre-existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management alongside separate broker-dealer services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Michael Borders is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Kestra, Michael worked in various educational roles within multiple school districts and briefly with other advisory firms. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Umair Zaman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, Citigroup Global Markets, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he was involved as a co-founder and organizer of 3B Welding Inc., although the venture remains inactive. TIAA-CREF’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 to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure.

Nathan Floyd is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to understand and align with their unique financial goals. In his role, he guides clients through the complexities of financial challenges and provides support tailored to their individual needs. Nathan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, and Investment Solutions Representative II before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2024. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of investment solutions and client relationship management. Further details about Nathan's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Jacob Davis is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Plano, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Davis has worked at Eagle Strategies and its affiliates, NYlife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., since 2015. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Francisco Medina is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an eBay storefront where he sells personal items. 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 trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through a fiduciary advisory model.

John Van De Steeg is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX. His background includes roles in education and nonprofit organizations, as well as experience outside the financial industry. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large enterprise advisory firms.

David Yang is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, Texas, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at West Ocean Inc., Hwee Wyatts Holdings, Southern Methodist University, and the Singapore Civil Defense Force. Outside of finance, he is the founder and operations manager of David Yang Photography, a business specializing in wedding, corporate, and graduation photography. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm integrates point-in-time planning services with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Jonathan Lucas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Transamerica Capital, Tata Consultancy Services, and World Financial Group. Lucas has also been involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing account management, providing both model-based and customized portfolio solutions.

Joseph Stevens Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PFS Investments Inc. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2026. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized strategies within a vertically integrated framework that includes affiliated funds.

Louis Bryant is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2003. 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 operates a fiduciary advisory model that distinguishes point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Dawn Schmidt is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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 provides a range of advisory services, including model portfolio management and customized portfolio solutions, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Christopher Simmons is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and AXA Advisors. Simmons is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Jamille Thomas is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Before joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, Jamille worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and J.P. Morgan, and also operated a small business, Cloud 9 Custom Cookies LLC, from 2021 to 2023. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating within an integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and advisory services such as a donor-advised fund.

Kristi Shumate is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a business that makes specialized horse show accessories and is involved in leasing and selling ponies. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various institutional clients, often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jilly Dearaza is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of MJAMS LLC, which manages rental income properties. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services including model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Chandler Peterson is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Cresset, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Securities. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and a range of specialized financial services. The firm utilizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with a combination of active and passive strategies, offering customized portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance and liquidity needs.

William Harris is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2008. Harris also acts as an insurance broker, receiving renewal commissions. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored solutions through various program types within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Randi Baker is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mary Kay, alongside her current position at TIAA-CREF. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs for individuals—often those connected through employer retirement plans—as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both model-based and customized portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.