Christopher Wittekind is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at TIAA-CREF and Century Securities Inc. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with prior relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides distinct planning and management services and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Geoffrey Rowland is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA since 2001. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals—often those connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans—as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm also serves as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated group offering affiliated funds.

Alon Argov is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. 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, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and management services, acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Khadijah Randall is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2003. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA‑administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management and includes acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jeffrey Hibbeler is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Savant Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, where he was also an equity partner, and has held positions at Willingdon Wealth Management and Columbia Threadneedle 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 combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and maintains notable in-house capabilities across accounting, legal, and trust services.

Terrence Teele is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes long-term tenure at TIAA-CREF as well as positions at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in several activities including owning a men's grooming cosmetics business, working as a DJ, consulting in business operations and leadership development, and personal food delivery services. 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 those with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm separates point-in-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary account management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Kenneth Hollander is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Regions Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through advisory and brokerage services, offering portfolio management, automated investing platforms, and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Bradley Konawalik is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several life insurance brokerage ventures and serves as a managing partner in a partnership that includes Empire Wealth Strategies and Advisor Partner Group, focusing on insurance sales, recruiting, and advisor coaching. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Daniel Lewis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and operated Lewis Financial Management, LLC. His background also includes teaching positions at North Carolina State University and an international school in Israel. 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. The firm combines point-in-time financial planning with ongoing portfolio management through model or customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Heru Asaramo is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at PNC Investments since 2019, following five years at Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he is the author of a book available on Amazon. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary, invitation-only digital portfolio strategist available to PNC Bank employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party management with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs.

Julian Armstrong is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include time at Vanguard Advisers and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated structure.

Ashley Gallion is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 16 years with her current firm. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs IAR-led assessments combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage client assets across various investment vehicles.

Nicholas Androvich is a financial advisor at &Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA 3(21) consulting, and brokerage services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kristin Thomas is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at BB&T Securities from 2015 to 2021. Thomas joined Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates inter-affiliate services across Truist affiliates.

Elliott Ashe is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank, The Vanguard Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining &PARTNERS. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with model portfolios and third-party strategies, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Edith Wartner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services LLC and SunTrust Bank since 2016 and previously at Private Client Services LLC and Strategic Investment Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of advising, she is a partner in a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party managers and AI-enabled research tools.

Christina Sculley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previous work experience at FactSet Research Systems and Goldman Sachs. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate research and advisory organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, asset allocation guidance, and model portfolios primarily for Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its team-based approach uses qualitative and quantitative analysis along with proprietary forecasting tools to support non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Brenda Seligmann is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at BB&T Bank, BB&T Investments, and BB&T Securities. She serves as a board director for the Isle Vue Beach Homeowners Association. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program, implementing advice via discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements supported by integrated affiliate resources.

Christopher Travis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and Robinhood Markets. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios, applying a fiduciary standard on its RIA services.

Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer across two periods totaling 10 years, with an intervening three-year tenure at Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and financial planning services delivered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, with a notable portion of advisory assets managed non-discretionarily.