Lauren Cantillo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Stifel Nicolaus. Lauren and her spouse are involved in managing a residential rental property in California. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals linked to employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, often utilizing model portfolios and customized investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Grace Ottey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2012. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Tien Nguyen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2021 to 2024. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management alongside referral services such as TIAA Trust and manages the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Clovis Russell is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon and children’s ministry teacher at his local church. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Darren Hill is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Hill has been with Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2020. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and employs multiple sub-advisors and third-party platforms to implement diverse investment strategies.

Hayden Solis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He also served five years in the United States Marine Corps and has been affiliated with Texas Tech University since 2022. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Cailley Bryan is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. Bryan has four years of industry experience and previously worked at Baylor University and in roles outside finance including at Cupertino Dental Group and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools. The firm’s advisors recommend investment allocations and conduct at least annual account reviews while final trading decisions remain with clients.

Christopher Hayes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016 and has been associated with Charles Schwab since 2007. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across a variety of asset classes while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Mallory Armijo is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sageview Advisory Group and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services that include asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsor and trustee services, and family office offerings. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and provides tax planning and bill-pay services through its affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Brandon Watson is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Mobius Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of the financial industry, he has worked in retail and food service. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations supported by Schwab’s research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, serving primarily individual clients while not acting as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Corbin Bulger is an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., BMY Wealth Management Group, Patillo Brown & Hill, and Tarleton State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Jasmin Watkins is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Thrivent Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, she is the founder and CEO of The Real Safe Space, a social enterprise focused on homemaking, self-development, and marriage preparation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through customized and model-based strategies.

Mary Duplantier is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Mariner, she held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Carter's. Outside of finance, she is the owner and CEO of Eve Luxe, Co., a business specializing in bath and body products and home fragrances. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and third-party managers, and is notable for its integrated tax and accounting capabilities alongside traditional portfolio management.

Taylor Ridgeway is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Ridgeway worked in the automotive industry with firms such as Moritz Kia, AutoNation, and Patterson Kia. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as various trust and corporate clients. The firm offers a fiduciary-standard advisory model that separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, employing both model and customized investment strategies.

Bentley Ford is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has previously worked at Private Client Services, Lawing Financial Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ford serves on the board of the Children's Advocacy Center of North Texas and is a board member of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm employs a mix of investment strategies and provides tax and financial administration services through an affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Andrew Gale is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Frisco, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked in various roles including at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Tri Wealth LLC, and Pingpong Global Solutions Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jin Sub Hwang is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017, following two years with Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in leasing a second home in Dallas. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and customized investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority, distinguishing its model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Elmer Heard is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Edward Jones, Better Mortgage, Family First Life, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, TD Ameritrade, and the Federal Aviation Administration. 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 provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management through model-based and customized investment strategies.

David Abed Rabboh is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade prior to joining Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2023. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while clients retain final trading decisions.

Asahia Smith is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2024, she worked at Empower Advisory Group and PNC Investments. She also performs notary services occasionally as an independent notary signing agent. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management through customizable and model-based solutions under a fiduciary standard.