Gregory Giannibas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. 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 also advises a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Bryson Hawks is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fastenal, Cava, and Anderson University. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management with a fiduciary standard applied to its RIA services.

Gloria Dearcangelis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

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.

Amanda Davis is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and experience at Rockefeller Financial since 2024. She previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank from 2022 to 2024 and at Hawthorne Management Company from 2015 to 2022. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking.

John Kirwan is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has worked with Carolina Motorsports MGT. LLC and Carolina Sports Officials, among other roles. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a CDL driver for SFL Transportation. United Planners Financial Services serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party money managers and offers both fee-based and commission-based options through its network of 477 independent Investment Advisor Representatives.

Karla Lavin is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for nine years. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through integrated trust, insurance, and brokerage services. The firm offers access to alternative and private investments and distinguishes itself by its institutional ownership structure and combination of wealth, trust, and insurance capabilities under the Rockefeller Global Family Office platform.

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.

Brett Sneed is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and Edward Jones. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available via an employee-only pilot. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to guide risk assessment and implements investment strategies through mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

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.

Terry Lineberger is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. for 11 years. He is also a co-author and spends time promoting and selling investment-related books. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services from retirement plan advisory and equity research to comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analysis in its investment recommendations.

Kenneth Hollander is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Bank, Regions Bank, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Bank of America. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware strategies, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company that offers integrated banking resources.

Michael Freeman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® designations and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, including prior roles at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Tiberius Acquisitions, LLC, an entity that supports his teenage children’s various small business ventures, including automotive restoration, landscaping, and e-commerce. 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 that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary management through third-party platforms and research tools.

Daniel Lewis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at TIAA-CREF, TIAA, Bank of America, Merrill, and operated his own firm, Lewis Financial Management, LLC. He also has experience in education, having worked at North Carolina State University and internationally at the Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios within a fiduciary framework.

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.

Michelle Gonzalez Vigil is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory where she has served since 2016. Her prior roles include positions at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Corporate Benefit Advisors, spanning over 19 and 20 years respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is a communications specialist at NFP Corporate Services, assisting clients with benefits communication, and serves in leadership roles at the Park Road Montessori School PTO, including a term as president. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering comprehensive services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves a wide range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Ashley Gallion is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2010. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, and licensed insurance services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, offering portfolio management, automated Guided Investing, and financial planning services.