Derek Barnes is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management, employing both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Neil Guarniere is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and several other financial firms. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management and generally applies a fiduciary standard within a wrap-fee structure.

Haley Rodriques is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she worked for nine years at D.R. Saur Financial, Inc. She holds a Series 65 registration. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach using a proprietary “Focus List” and offers a range of services from discretionary wealth management to outsourced CIO solutions.

Won Heo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for 26 years before joining TIAA-CREF in 2023. 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 both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services under a fiduciary standard, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Jay Lewis is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Smith Frank & Partners, LLC, Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, and Forthright Capital Advisory. He is a co-owner of FJ Publishing, LLC, a book publishing venture unrelated to his advisory work. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing roughly $5.4 billion across over 300 advisors. The firm delivers investment advice through discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Zachery Fisher is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Imran Akinteye is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers separate broker-dealer services and manages donor-advised funds, using both model and customized portfolios within a fiduciary framework.

Ryan Fuchs is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously held roles at Lockton Investment Advisors, Lockton Financial Advisors, Lockton Companies, and IFRAH Financial Services. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Lauren Melroy is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2017. She has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s approach utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection with client authorization.

Vivian Van Ramirez is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Fidelity Investments and Aspen Heights Partner. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios, operating within a vertically integrated advisory structure.

Joshua Jordan is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles at Harbor Freight Tools and Grand Prairie ISD. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s non-discretionary advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with an emphasis on client authorization for trades and tailored recommendations aligned with individual goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Burtscher is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2026. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for over nine years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, tax services, and retirement plan consulting through discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an internal team and investment committee.

David Gauhs is a Series 66 accredited financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He has previously worked at Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Financial Oxygen/Maestro, a cash management platform for corporate and institutional clients. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm offers various investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types, including managed accounts and separately managed account strategies, supported by its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Randall Lucke is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Airlines for 20 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he manages three duplex rental properties. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, and does not include discretionary trading authority.

Jesse Faggioli is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Robinhood Markets, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Broadridge Business Process Outsourcing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in pet care services through Rover. 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 connected to employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Christie Russell is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and digital advisory solutions.

Sophie Springs is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Coca-Cola and has experience in hospitality and food service from previous roles. Outside of finance, she was affiliated with Brier Creek Country Club and TRUE Crafted Pizza. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, employing a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure.

Charles Machann is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He operates Omega Wealth Group LLC, which focuses on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Additionally, he runs DZYNR LLC, a business involved in private-labeling and selling products via Amazon. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages primarily non-discretionary assets, working extensively with defined contribution and benefit plans, charitable and corporate clients, and insurance-related advisory products.

Hestin Hurst is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., and BBVA Compass. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Brothers in FireArms, LLC, overseeing sales and distribution, and manages financial and operational responsibilities for the LL & Rockin' AH Ranch Trust. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection using Schwab’s proprietary models and research tools, with a focus on client goals and risk tolerance in an oversight framework that does not include discretionary trading authority.

George Morakis is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Fisher Investments, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of his advisory work, Morakis is also an immigration law attorney with Morakis Immigration Law PLLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to guide investment decisions, focusing on tailored recommendations and client authorization for trades.