Austin Cantor is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has worked with Fifth Third Bank and FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES since 2022 and 2023, respectively. Cantor previously served six years in the United States Air National Guard and is involved in youth training as a coach with Athletic Performance Prep. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Ava Overman is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Addison, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also works as an agent for Agia, a role involving non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Kristen Duncan is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and GLP Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with the budgeting and expenses of a bakery and catering business that she co-owns. 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 ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and also advises a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

John Mcandrews is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm provides customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional advisory offerings.

Aaron Frazier is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Fisher Investments, Fidelity, Primerica, and Barclays Investment Bank. 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 to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard for its advisory services and manages portfolios through model-based and customized approaches.

Michael Lee is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. In addition to his advisory role since 2012, Lee serves as the superintendent of Booker Independent School District and is the owner of a family farm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Dyedy Yol is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and have previously worked at US Oncology, Inc. and Dallas Zoo, Inc. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division 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, and small retirement plans. The firm uses a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and offers both model and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure.

Cody Catron is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Oscar Barillas Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles and held positions at GM Financial and Uber. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group.

Timur Stanton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Fisher Investments, and Crestview Wealth Management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships.

Jonathan Barham is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Texas Dow Employee Credit Union, Comerica Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Hayden Vanover is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fisher Investments and Peak American Investment Advisors. His background also includes service in the United States Marine Corps. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Miyanda Hamakando is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, Hamakando held positions at the Bank of Zambia and African Banking Corporation and worked at the University of Lusaka. Hamakando holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. 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 pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

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.

Michael Hansen is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Addison, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at Lee Financial and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using a mix of model strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and specialized financial planning services.

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.

Matthew Craft is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Addison, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2017 and previously at Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he has contributed editorial support to a family devotional project called The Advent Table. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Robert Sweeney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Roehampton Court Homeowners Association. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and business consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.