Nicholas Smith is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He is involved in multiple business ventures including financial consulting, insurance sales, and business management through his roles at Smith Financial Services, Foster Financial Group, Smith Aviation, and Penco Partners. Ameritas Advisory Services offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, employing a platform approach that includes in-house and third-party investment management options.

Sean Coplen is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Richardson, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Investments LLC, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available by invitation only to PNC Bank employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing, relying on third-party strategists and delegates for portfolio execution.

Ramon Vargas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, offering both model and customized investment strategies.

Alexander Valerio is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has nine years of industry experience, including four years in the hospitality sector prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2017. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model that separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Annie Shah is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for four years. 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. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, serving many clients with existing retirement plan relationships through TIAA.

John Snider is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He worked at Smith Anglin Financial, LLC for nine years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to a range of investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Rafael Alfaro is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for five years and American Income Life for two years. 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 discretionary account management using model or customized portfolios.

John Henifin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2010, based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies guided by fiduciary standards.

Arrin Simpson is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fisher Investments and Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. Simpson is also involved in insurance sales, offering various insurance products in Texas. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, leveraging a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Hugo Azpeitia Pedroza is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, having worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. TIAA-CREF’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 TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Anita Pring is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including LPL Enterprise LLC, Prudential Advisors, and Fidelity. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct point-in-time planning services alongside ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Ginto Mathew is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of model and customized portfolio management options and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jared Vachon is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Home Loan Investment Bank. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, blending long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Jonathan Kimble is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Florida Financial Advisors DBA Texas Financial Advisors and Plano Data. He also worked for Moore Supply Company/Hajoca Corporation and David Weekley Homes, and he spent 15 years at the University of North Texas. 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 TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model portfolios and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Troy Frazier is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. He has previously worked at Fusion Capital Management and Investment Advisor Corp and has operated his own firm, Frazier Wealth Strategies, Inc., since 2009, where he serves as CEO. In addition to advisory services, he facilitates estate planning document services for clients. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Harrison Benedict is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and previously worked at Gibraltar Capital Management, Miller Equity Capital Advisors, City Electric Supply, BDO LLP, and spent eight years at Texas Christian University and high school education roles. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and clients, managing over $212 billion in assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Tyrus Treadway is a financial advisor at Farther with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience outside the firm. He has been affiliated with Farther since 2026 and has owned and operated Treadway Realty since 2009. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through both digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory with proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, employing a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI-assisted advisor judgment.

Brett Boudreaux is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in animal breeding as a member manager of Farm Town Frenchies LLC and works as a food delivery contractor. 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 pre-existing TIAA employer retirement relationships. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to affiliated services such as a donor-advised fund.

Kenith Causey is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Uber driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with pre-existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management alongside separate broker-dealer services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Ramin Ghaffari is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at TransAmerica Financial Advisors and his own firm, Ron Ghaffari and Associates, LLC. He is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors, operating an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and money managers.