Nicolas Gallo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. His previous work history includes roles at Skanska, Lowe's, and the University of North Texas. 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 associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Daniel Gunderson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Brookstone since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with JD Mellberg and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. Gunderson is also involved in insurance sales through his role at J.D. Mellberg Financial. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

William Wehner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2017 and previously worked with USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2017. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Theta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, providing guidance to the executive board. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a diverse range of clients including plan sponsors and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Smilie is a Personal Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and financial goals. His approach focuses on aligning clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes to address priorities such as funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma from Liberty University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes clarity and transparency in his work, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and help clients make informed decisions throughout their financial journey.

Ellina Cheney is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Ms. Cheney is based in Frisco, TX. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Thomas Mccarty Jr. is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Vermont Information Processing, Primerica Advisors, and Primerica Financial Services. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research and access to a broad range of affiliated capabilities within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Trajko Papuckoski is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments and several firms within the Cetera network. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of two local Orthodox churches, contributing to their financial oversight and planning. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and smaller institutional clients. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group.

Joia Allen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2022 to 2026. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios and customized strategies.

Michael Foster is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2005. 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. The firm offers model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard and serves clients often connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans.

Antonio Sosa is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Texas Tech University from 2011 to 2016. 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, and small retirement plans. The firm operates with a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and offers both model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Gabriel Pelphrey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Lion Street Financial and Northwestern Mutual. He owns Strategic Legacy Partners LLC, which provides COLI BOLI deferred compensation services, and Verity Capital, where he introduces institutional investors to alternative investment opportunities. He is also owner of Stewarded, focusing on insurance investments and deferred compensation. Integrity Alliance is an enterprise firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing diverse investment approaches and supporting various plan services including discretionary management and ERISA 3(38) advisory roles.

Evan Mcgrath is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2020, he worked at RAA and Securities Service Network, Inc. Allworth Financial is an SEC-registered, fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements.

Eric Mcintyre is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Adhit Menon is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at National Life Group and New York Life Insurance Company. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms, including third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and non-discretionary management.

Jared Harrington is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently advising clients at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and The Vanguard Group, Inc., and has experience as a self-employed advisor. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory and planning services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and separate account managers, with offerings that include retirement plan consulting, tax management, and specialized programs.

Judith Espinosa is a CFP® professional affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2023 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and TTI Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and tailored investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its approach from many other wealth managers.

Aaron Harvey is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Investment Professionals Inc before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of 3 Up 3 Down LLC, a small business focused on buying and selling sports trading cards online. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 utilizing Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Charles Abbott is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Allworth Financial, L.P. since 2024. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and Rosenthal Retirement Planning and teaches online undergraduate personal finance courses at Texas Tech University. Abbott also consults for The American College of Financial Services by reviewing student case study responses. 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 portfolio management using a variety of model strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services, and employs technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts.

Saul Ruiz is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, Kaplan, Vanguard Advisers, Charles Schwab, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. He is based in Frisco, TX. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management under a fiduciary standard through various managed account programs.

Joshua Coe is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Ameriprise. Osaic Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, employing a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a sizable non-discretionary asset base and a lending marketplace.