Firestar Gomez is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2021, Firestar held positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and the University of Colorado, among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Erik Baas is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with one year of industry experience. He currently works at \u0026PARTNERS and previously held roles at Kenfo and Marcard, Stein & Co. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, managing accounts directly or through third-party managers.

Vidhi Amin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Santander Securities. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios and model-based strategies, within a vertically integrated structure that includes advisory services for a donor-advised fund.

Hadley Joseph is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Citizens Bank, with a significant portion of his career spent at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. 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 provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment strategies, and serves as adviser to donor-advised funds.

Nicki Beatty is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018 and previously held positions at Huntington Bank and Bayport Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a rental property, involved occasionally in its management. 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 with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Jason Kahle is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Victory Capital Management, The Champion Group, and New York Life Insurance. 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 through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers planning services separate from ongoing portfolio management and manages advisory accounts under a fiduciary standard.

Jaclyn Johnson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at United Advisors America, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. She is currently based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing managed account management, offering both model-based and customized portfolio solutions.

Haiyu Qi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. Qi has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also engaged with Legacy Shield, Community Health Choice, and BlueCross BlueShield in various roles related to health insurance and estate planning. Outside of financial advising, Qi has experience as a referral agent focusing on estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment models, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

William Thorman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at OSAIC and The Next Level Planning Group. 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 clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach separates one-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management through model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Jason Colquitt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017 and has concurrent roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types, including retirement plan consulting and advisory services linked to insurance and annuity products, with a substantial portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Bradley Livingstone is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, utilizing both firm- and third-party models to tailor strategies based on client risk tolerance.

Ivan Landeros is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2019, he worked in various roles at Pfeifer Guard-All Building Solutions, Aerotek, Williams & Davis Boilers, and DFW Grating Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, offering customized and model portfolios, and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Benjamin Holden is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He also works as an aeronautical engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Tonya Rollman is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Creating & Managing Wealth, LLC. 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 working with clients who have existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of model and customized portfolio management options within a vertically integrated structure.

David Blassingame Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2012, with a brief employment gap from 2025 to 2026. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily serving individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning services and ongoing portfolio management, using a fiduciary standard in its advisory services and managing conflict disclosures related to affiliated funds and fee structures.

Jeanette Hilton is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Integrated Trust Systems, WealthWave, and Fannie Mae, among others. Hilton is also involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership of a publishing business producing books for royalty income and participation in an oil and gas royalty enterprise. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael Daniels is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Sequoia Financial Group, UBS Financial Services, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized, discretionary portfolios and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with financial wellness solutions for employer clients.

Marcus Jefferson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked in various roles including substitute teaching and positions at Chadron State College and Walgreens. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and entities, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards within a vertically integrated group.

Shawn Foster is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 35 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Shawn Foster Financial Group, LLC. His career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Corp, Canvas Financial, and Foster Financial Group. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Alejandro Andrade is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles in both education and the service industry prior to joining TIAA-CREF. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals often connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm operates within a vertically integrated group offering model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.