Axelle Rivot is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Florida Financial Advisors and Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Advocacy for Refugee and Immigrant Services for Empowerment. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans.

Olivia Newsome is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2022, she worked at the General Services Administration and held various roles including at Temple University and Alexandria City Recreation Department. 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, frequently serving clients with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.

Donna Oxford Arrigo is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support client asset allocation and manager selection, providing ongoing reviews and regular client consultations.

Benedict Wong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021 and has over two decades of experience at Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides research, global investment strategy, securities research, asset allocation analysis, and model-portfolio services to Wells Fargo affiliates and other financial institutions. The firm delivers non-customized investment models and focuses on manager research and portfolio construction rather than direct portfolio management or individualized financial planning.

Veronica Aldred is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management through model-based and customized strategies and serves as adviser to donor-advised funds.

Kathryn Delk is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Fidelity and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Craig Miller is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA and related entities since 2022, with prior experience at Alliance-One Investments, DXC Technology, Alight, and Sutherland Global Services. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Paul Irving is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He currently works at Rockefeller Financial LLC and previously held roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, Scott & Stringfellow, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with brokerage, placement, and investment banking services, operating through a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform.

Kristen Wright is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Lisa Hemby is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Edward Jones among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co., providing fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for all trades.

James McGrath is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America N.A. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of a commercial real estate investment LLC that he owns with his wife. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Jeffery Peschel is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2014. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and tax-aware financial planning, utilizing a client process focused on assessing financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Chad Lossie is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party strategists for portfolio management.

Emily Brandt is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2020. Outside of her financial career, she owns a pet sitting business called Pawsitive Stays. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, offering customized and model portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Ian Ellis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Merit Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Prior to entering the financial industry, Ellis held roles at Valencia College, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Universal Orlando Resort. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model or customized portfolios managed under a fiduciary standard.

Gabrielle Baylog is an advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she spent nine years in full-time education. She is also a licensed insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company, authorized to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rhonda Gilliam is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as an Uber driver. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among its bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Robert Rose is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Janney, he worked at Bb&T Securities and Truist Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician in the band The Good Nuffs and serves on the finance council of St Pius X Catholic Church as well as a committee member for Greensboro Urban Ministries Development. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Hanna Rockwell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors, and has roles in healthcare and education sectors earlier in her career. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Kent Shuford is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2017, following a one-year tenure at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. 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 existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and separates its planning services from ongoing discretionary management within a vertically integrated model.