Marian Younan is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, Marian worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Edward Jones. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing relationships through employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard to its advisory services within a vertically integrated structure.

Ashley Heineman is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 2 years of industry experience. Heineman holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments, United Capital Financial Advisors, and Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Nidhi Chetanbhai Patel is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert Half, Floral Vale Dental Excellence, and New Jersey City University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad range of clients, including individual investors across wealth levels, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging integrated capabilities across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Ariel Crespo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2005. 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 through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Erik Russell is a CFP® designated financial advisor at Corient with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including RGT Wealth Advisors, Frost Brokerage Services, Frost Bank, and Versus Bank. He is based in Dallas, TX. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates advanced risk management and alternative investments where appropriate.

Janice Hopkins is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Curvy Diamonds, a business selling clothes and accessories. 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 TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Grant Mink is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Old Hawthorne and the University of Missouri. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides fiduciary-aligned advisory services alongside affiliated options such as donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated structure.

Jensen Weynands is a financial advisor at Farther with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets and UBS. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income instruments.

Vanessa Avila is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. for 14 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2025. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of over 400 independent advisors through various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing multiple analytical approaches and offering both onshore and offshore solutions.

Mohammad Arien is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including PNC Wealth Management, Citigroup Global Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 a range of portfolio management options, including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Alex Mathern is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2011. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with substantial assets, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Eric Tones is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Fidelity Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab–referred clients, using proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations.

Audra Ross is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, she worked for seven years at Children's Medical Center of Plano. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of representatives, utilizing a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools.

Christopher Fisher II is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where he has been since 2021, and has prior experience with Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fisher holds the Series 66 designation. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance, operating on a large scale with over $218 billion enrolled in the program.

David Sims is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Incorporated and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013, as well as prior experience with USAA Financial Planning Services and LPL Financial LLC. He is the owner of Ten Talents Wealth Management, a separate business entity. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through distinct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Aaron Day is a financial advisor at Corient with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. and TIAA Wealth Management. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and specialized offerings through affiliates.

Mohamed Doumbia is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, and previous entrepreneurial involvement with Clout Enterprises and Future Soccer. He also owns and manages a business called DML Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to offer tailored guidance, executing trades only with client authorization.

Jonathan Doshier is a financial advisor at Farther with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and TD Ameritrade. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of asset classes supported by AI tools.

Katherine Pyle is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at CH Investment Partners from 2022 to 2024. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due diligence program and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and private fund advisory.

David Reynolds is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2024, with prior experience at PNC Private Bank from 2015 to 2024. He is based in Dallas, TX. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and employs a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.