Patrick Mcneese is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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 the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and uses a fiduciary standard in its investment advisory services.

Benjamin Murray is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked for Geeks of Finance, LLC and spent several years at BNSF Railway. Eagle Strategies serves a range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and Plan Sponsor criteria, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

James Beard is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fidelity and several other firms across different industries including real estate and communications. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing discretionary management and provides customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Tarpley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Vanguard Marketing Corporation, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Tarpley is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals affiliated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Laveena Thankachy Sam is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Strategic Advisers LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, employing both model and customized portfolios.

Jorje Godina is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Since 2014, he has served as an aircraft loadmaster with the Texas Air National Guard. Additionally, he is the finance officer for Wings without Borders, a nonprofit charitable organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations through Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Lyanne Magriz Cortes is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and Texas Instruments Inc. before joining Equity Services in 2023. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Karelis Mendez is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Mendez's prior work includes roles at Merrill and various other organizations. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals and entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment solutions.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as a power of attorney managing financial affairs for a family member. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment strategies through both active and passive exposures.

Manuel Esparza Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Guardian since 2014 and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the South Texas chapter of NAIFA and is involved with charitable organizations such as Coyote Cooks and local parish finance councils. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services.

Emily Van Der Merwe is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services through a range of wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform, combining third-party sub-managers, affiliate model offerings, and overlay services within an open-architecture investment approach.

Sidney Fenton is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Truist and its predecessor firms since 1993, including roles at BBVA Compass Insurance Agency and BBVA Wealth Solutions. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to manage client portfolios and oversee manager selection.

Eric Michaud is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2014. Michaud holds a Series 66 designation and serves as an adjunct instructor in a continuing education financial planning course. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed account options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Andrew Payton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated model using affiliated funds.

Kyle Imhof is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Clintsman Financial Planning. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Haden Mc Keehan is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clearfork Engineering Inc. and Thrive Pet Healthcare. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and uses proprietary and third-party analytics to tailor client solutions, supported by a wide array of affiliated Goldman Sachs entities.

Daniela Lopez Hernandez is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Westlake, TX. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in retail and education-related positions. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm serves individual clients with investment recommendations and annual reviews, operating as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

David Herron Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for over 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with strategy and training for Excellence with Etiquette, providing seminars on etiquette topics for youth and adults. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model with both planning and ongoing management services.

Judson Arrington is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also involved with Arrington Family Holdings, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO and proprietor of Arrington Financial and acts as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice through various programs, mostly on a non-discretionary basis, and operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Jaime Rangel is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Ally Invest Securities LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its advisory approach from many enterprise wealth managers.