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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Jensen Weynands is a financial advisor at Farther with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, UBS, and several other firms. His background includes roles outside finance in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios across various asset classes.

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.

Robert Denton is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America NA and Merrill Lynch. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple asset classes.

Jason Frizzell is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent six years at Global Financial Private Capital. He also owns JCF Financial Advisory, an insurance sales business. 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 range of services through a platform-centered approach that combines model portfolios managed by AEWM, third-party strategists, and advisor-managed models.

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 with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Plano, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 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 operates under fiduciary standards using qualitative and quantitative analyses and offers services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in net worth.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, Texas, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, she worked at Children’s Medical Center of Plano for seven years. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through a variety of program structures, primarily using non-discretionary, recommendation-based approaches.

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.