Eleanor Sloop is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee and the preschool board at Thyatira Presbyterian Church, contributing to budget reviews and nonprofit activities, and assists administratively with a family-run agricultural fencing business. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure.

Jennifer Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Scott & Stringfellow, Raymond James & Associates, BB&T Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support asset allocation and manager selection, offering ongoing client monitoring and consultative services.

Edmund Greenidge is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios under client-approved investment policies.

Rocco Testa Basi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Soundwater Properties, and Connecticut College. Wells Fargo Investment Institute specializes in manager research, global investment strategy, securities research, and model-portfolio services for Wells Fargo affiliates and other financial institutions. The firm provides non-discretionary, non-customized investment models developed by specialist divisions, rather than individualized portfolio management or financial planning.

Kaitlyn Powell is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers and Wells Fargo Bank and currently serves as CEO of Kaitlyn Powell Ventures LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

Laura Brown is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenures at LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Centaurus Financial. Brown also manages an investment-related business within LPL Financial, dedicating significant time to it. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a network model combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with technology platforms and access to third-party managers and estate-planning resources.

Jenny Fernandez is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, First Republic Securities Company LLC, and PNC Bank. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking.

Michael Proud is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has prior experience with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, and is also a co-owner of Nine Bridge Financial Partners LLC, an investment-related business. Concurrent Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by affiliated sub-advisory arrangements and integrated platform solutions.

Peter Imhof is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He 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, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a separate planning service from ongoing managed account management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Jakob Bogojevich is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation. His background includes roles at Hallmark, Quail Hollow Club, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Reitzal Landscape Group, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

Zachary Kelly is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2019 and was previously employed at First Citizens Bank from 2012 to 2026. Kelly serves on the advisory board of the Kraft Family YMCA, contributing to program oversight and fundraising efforts. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and financial planning, utilizing a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Tyler Johnson is a financial advisor at TIAA‑CREF with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining TIAA‑CREF in 2024, he worked at The Vanguard Group from 2021 to 2024. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker‑dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA‑administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards within a vertically integrated structure.

Brice Talley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2020, with prior experience at First Citizens Bank and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. 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-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between time-limited planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering a range of portfolio management options including customized and model-based strategies.

Christine William is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked in various roles including at UNC Charlotte and several retail and food service companies. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Harless is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, PNC Investments, and E*Trade Securities. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital account offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party managed strategies primarily implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Ashley Montesdeoca is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she held positions at Sylvan Learning, Walmart, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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 operates a fiduciary advisory model with both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management services.

James Kirby is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equity Services, Inc. since 1998. He has prior experience with National Life of Vermont dating back to 1994. Outside of his advisory work, Kirby is a high-performance driving instructor and serves as a board member for a homeowners association. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Barry Teague is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 1977. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of a nonprofit that provides counseling and emotional support for people with terminal cancer and is president of a local social club. Equity Services, Inc. (EFA) offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers to provide a combination of long-term strategies and specialized investment options.

Nicholas Wernli is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. His background also includes roles in education at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College. 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 TIAA-administered employer retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through customized and model portfolio services.

David Landrum is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank SSB, and several other firms across different industries. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with investment selections executed only upon client authorization.