David Yang is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, Texas, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at West Ocean Inc., Hwee Wyatts Holdings, Southern Methodist University, and the Singapore Civil Defense Force. Outside of finance, he is the founder and operations manager of David Yang Photography, a business specializing in wedding, corporate, and graduation photography. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm integrates point-in-time planning services with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Travis Ames Sr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his primary roles, Ames is involved with Capital Wealth Advisory Group, which assists business owners in planning and executing their ideas into profit. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, with tailored client solutions that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Jonathan Lucas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Transamerica Capital, Tata Consultancy Services, and World Financial Group. Lucas has also been involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers 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 distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing account management, providing both model-based and customized portfolio solutions.

Steve Cotton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked for LPL Financial since 2006 and has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2019. Cotton is also president of Cotton Wealth Management Associates, LLC, where he focuses on non-variable insurance products. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model and utilizes a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, providing access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Joseph Stevens Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PFS Investments Inc. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2026. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized strategies within a vertically integrated framework that includes affiliated funds.

Louis Bryant is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2003. 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 operates a fiduciary advisory model that distinguishes point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Danny Mcfadden Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, he works as a freelance photographer. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates digital advice solutions.

Dawn Schmidt is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. 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 relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services, including model portfolio management and customized portfolio solutions, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Calley Cola is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Calley worked at RLC Wealth Management, Dominion Payroll, Payvision Online, Henderson Edwards Wilson Evetts, LLP, and Bain and Schindele Tax Consulting. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and a range of operational and technology support services to affiliated advisors.

James Schwalbe Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities, Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also engages in the sales and service of various insurance products and facilitates property and casualty insurance arrangements to support his clients' needs. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, with a focus on financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Ma Nang Lar is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citi Personal Wealth Management and Citigroup Global Markets. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Grover Brillhart II is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and 66 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1999 and also has long-term affiliations with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and AIG. Outside of his advisory role, Brillhart is active as an insurance agent, involved in the sale and service of life, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer, offering custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Christopher Simmons is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and AXA Advisors. Simmons is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Jamille Thomas is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Before joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, Jamille worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and J.P. Morgan, and also operated a small business, Cloud 9 Custom Cookies LLC, from 2021 to 2023. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating within an integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and advisory services such as a donor-advised fund.

Jaclyn Mc Guire is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Richardson, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group, she worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has also held various roles outside finance, including positions in education and as a nanny. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with multi-manager portfolios employing both passive and active strategies.

Kristi Shumate is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a business that makes specialized horse show accessories and is involved in leasing and selling ponies. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various institutional clients, often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jilly Dearaza is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of MJAMS LLC, which manages rental income properties. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services including model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Chandler Peterson is a CFP® professional at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Cresset, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Securities. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with integrated wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a combination of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating quantitative analysis and options overlay strategies.

Daniel Malone is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Richardson, TX. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Advisors Networks LLC and as President of WDW Tax Services, a separate tax and accounting business. His background also includes financial advisory activities at Westbrooks Dugger & Westbrooks. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within a supervisory framework.

William Harris is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2008. Harris also acts as an insurance broker, receiving renewal commissions. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored solutions through various program types within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.