Steven Kosta is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Strategic Advisers Inc. His career includes experience in both advisory and client service roles. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management services, applying a fiduciary standard to its RIA services within a vertically integrated platform.

Alexandra Madsen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, U.S. Bank, and First United Bank and Trust/American Bank of Texas. Alexandra is also the owner and financial manager of a small vending machine business in her local community. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios and customized solutions within a vertically integrated structure.

Perry Thompson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Graystone Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2024 and has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies and New York Life since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokering through outside carriers and co-owns a vacation home in Cahuita, Costa Rica, which is occasionally rented on Airbnb. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages primarily non-discretionary assets within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Widmaier is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated structure utilizing affiliated funds.

Steven Lauterbach is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003 and previously worked at CIBC World Markets Corp. from 2000 to 2003. Lauterbach holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He also serves as co-trustee of the Kristina Reinertsen-Forehand 1999 Trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Nedim Saul is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017, following experience at Concert Wealth Management, Inc and Map Strategic Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with F45 Willow Bend in Plano, TX, where he contributes several hours weekly. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a comprehensive range of programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement solutions, focusing on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Kolleen Freudiger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Creative Planning with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2020 and previously held roles at Stratford Consulting, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Creative Planning provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental portfolio approaches, supported by a broad team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Scott Winstead is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Compass Retirement, Inc. He is also the founder of RetireSimply, an insurance agency that sells disability, annuities, and life insurance products. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Brett Phillips is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent agent selling fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and outside strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement investment strategies, operating both on non-discretionary and limited discretionary bases.

Jing Xu is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Xu has 22 years of industry experience and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, Cetera, and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to financial advising, Xu is a partner at a tax preparation and accounting firm and co-manages a family ranch. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes a range of investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

Dale Facey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and Board Member of Blue Candlelight Music Series, a nonprofit promoting chamber music. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis through a variety of advisory programs.

Monte Hinkle is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies with a focus on client-approved investment policy statements and model allocations.

John Saalfield is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Saalfield is also the owner of Wealth Partners Alliance LLC, a business support company. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Mark Wiggins is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has operated his own firms, Wiggins Wealth Strategies and Tri Wealth, LLC, focusing on brokering non-registered insurance products alongside financial advisory services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions across various program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Mc Cullough is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and RPI Surveys prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2019. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services 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 offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing managed account solutions, including model and customized portfolios, under a fiduciary standard.

Derek Barnes is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management, employing both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Neil Guarniere is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and several other financial firms. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management and generally applies a fiduciary standard within a wrap-fee structure.

Haley Rodriques is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she worked for nine years at D.R. Saur Financial, Inc. She holds a Series 65 registration. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach using a proprietary “Focus List” and offers a range of services from discretionary wealth management to outsourced CIO solutions.

Won Heo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for 26 years before joining TIAA-CREF in 2023. 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, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services under a fiduciary standard, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Connor Branch is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at AW Securities and Equitable Advisor, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Connor serves as an umpire for high school baseball through the Texas Association of Sports Officials. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity sub-account servicing. The firm utilizes both quantitative and qualitative analysis via an Investment Committee to create customized allocations across various investment vehicles and offers multiple model and specialist portfolio strategies.