Michael Grimm is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026. Prior to this, he worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Csenge Advisory Group, The Wingard Group DBA Wayfinder Group, and TIAA-CREF. Grimm also serves as a senior planner with The Wingard Group DBA Wayfinder Group, providing holistic financial planning and investment advice. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm provides annual financial reviews and investment recommendations, but trading decisions remain with clients.

Jonathan Pearn is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following an 11-year tenure with National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is registered as a FINRA Dispute Resolution arbitration panelist, though he has not been selected to serve on a panel. 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 connected through employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Ryan Ojeda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and NexPoint Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with the Summit Valley Band for five years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model that includes both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through customizable and model-based strategies.

Samuel Engulu is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and generally does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Scott Andricks is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Lockton Investment Advisors, Lockton Companies, and Lockton Financial Advisors from 2010 to 2021. Based in Dallas, TX, he has been with Creative Planning since 2021. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including 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 emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a centralized investment infrastructure and a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses.

Nidhi Chetanbhai Patel is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Patel held positions at Robert Half, Floral Vale Dental Excellence, and New Jersey City University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and affiliated teams to offer tailored wealth management solutions within a large integrated financial group.

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.

Janice Hopkins is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Curvy Diamonds, a business involved in the sale of clothes and accessories. 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 to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

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.

Joshua Hendrick is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a performer and musician based in Dallas, TX. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services.

Vanessa Avila is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. for 14 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2025. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and utilizes multiple sub-advisors and third-party platforms to implement diverse investment strategies.

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

Jason Tobias is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Nylife Securities LLC and Mogul Wealth Strategies. He operates under the DBA name Tri Wealth, LLC to service insurance and financial product clients. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client goals, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Tones is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Westlake, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and typically does not exercise discretionary trading authority, distinguishing it from many enterprise wealth managers.

Audra Ross is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for seven years at Children's Medical Center of Plano. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and manager-driven sleeves, delivering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment guidance.

Christopher Fisher II is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and offers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across a broad range of asset classes.

David Sims is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. He has held various roles within Principal-related entities since 2013 and previously worked at LPL Financial and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. Sims 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 corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various 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.

Shawna Rusk is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2020, and previously held roles at Stratford Consulting and Think Finance. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.