Juan Cordova is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining TIAA-CREF, he worked in various roles including positions at Chipotle and Kintaro Ramen, as well as involvement in the corporate cleaning sector. He also has experience in education, having worked at the University of Texas at Arlington and Arlington Heights High School. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes advisory services for a donor-advised fund.

Roland Villanueva Jr. is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and Edward Jones. Roland is based in Westlake, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations supported by Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Kevin Seales is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Scottrade. He also holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.'s asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and delivers services including financial reviews and retirement planning without acting as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Solomon Cartier is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His career includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company, Under Armour, and International Assets Advisory, among others. Outside of finance, Cartier is an instructor for Dart Combatives, a martial arts training business he has been involved with since 2001. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes a manager selection approach with both affiliated and third-party managers and offers a range of strategies encompassing mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Jason Mertz is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with TIAA-CREF and its affiliated entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Nuveen Securities and Nuveen Asset Management. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Eric Cardenas is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for over 14 years. He has been with Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliated entity Sanctuary Securities since 2023. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives, providing portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple account management platforms.

Joseph Mcintosh is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steward Financial Group, LLC for 10 years before joining Mercer in 2023. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a variety of implementation options including ETFs and separate accounts.

Jose Guerra Jr. is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with five years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, having previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and BNP Paribas. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Regional Advisory Board Member for IDEA Public Schools of Tarrant County and a board member of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm delivers advice using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Diana Kleper Gilkes is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Her current role at Rockefeller Financial LLC began in 2019 and continues through its enterprise affiliate, Rockefeller Capital Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a private advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, combining discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Sean Foust is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Dallas, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, combining discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, as well as brokerage and investment banking services.

Charles Vetters Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Rockefeller Financial LLC. His career includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC prior to joining Rockefeller in 2025. He is also an owner of Aggie Financial Partners LLC and Fenwood Financial Partners LLC, with the latter involved in oil and energy investments. 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 provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as both a registered broker-dealer and an investment advisor with a consolidated platform that includes equity, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Michael Caulfield is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at notable firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and LPL Financial. Outside of his financial career, he is the CEO of MJC Publishing, a sole proprietorship focused on original creative content such as fictional writing, videographic productions, and music. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model portfolios and customized solutions under fiduciary standards.

Catherine Friedel is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Texas Capital Bank, and Shipt. She also has experience working at The University of Texas at Austin and Becton, Dickinson & Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with in-house research and unique market roles, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Steven Szeligowski is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with capabilities in placement and investment banking.

Stephen Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Irving, TX, bringing four years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Sachs since 2019. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, corporate and plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and proprietary research with a range of service offerings, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Roshan Shirahatti is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Shirahatti worked at several firms including Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Robinhood Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he has held a technology and operations internship at AvaWatz. 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 with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, employing a fiduciary standard tailored to each service.

Monty Alspaugh is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and associated with New York Life and Nylife Securities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns The Airfield Financial Group, LLC, an investment-related business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Taylor Tomlin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity and J.P. Morgan 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Clayton Evans is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. based in Dallas, TX. His career includes roles at Quest Capital Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Fidelity Investments. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, and various institutions by providing comprehensive investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes a range of strategies including low-cost ETFs, index funds, and separate account managers.

Justin Roundtree is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA since 2013 and was previously involved with Absolute Hardwood for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns AMYNTAS LLC, a home remodeling business focusing on functional and structural renovations and updates. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including life goals analysis, personalized financial plans, and customized portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that uses affiliated funds.