Conor Cetola is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on asset allocation and investment selection guided by internal research tools and standardized models.

Robin Davis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Davis has worked at TIAA and its related entities since 2012, with a brief tenure at Community Capital Management from 2016 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, Davis is also engaged as a food delivery driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, employing both model and customized portfolios within a fiduciary framework.

Amaya Patel is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Patel held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Sonic Automotive, Panera Bread, and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, alongside a long period of full-time education. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Liam Timoney is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cooke Rentals, Revgen INC NC, and Logans Trading Company. 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, frequently serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides customized and model-based portfolio management options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated advisory structure.

Drew Harshaw is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, TRUIST Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Kevin Phinney is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Fulcrum Capital Partners and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a local BNI chapter and owns an LLC involved in mobile home property management. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Edward Tyree III is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He has held positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Citigroup Global Markets before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2023. Tyree holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, consulting services, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing centralized due diligence, technology tools, and a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies.

Anna Carson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at TIAA-CREF and has previously held roles at Williamson Wealth Group, Raymond James Financial Services, Allspring Funds Management, and Wells Capital Management. 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 with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model and customized portfolios, and it also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Brandon Walker is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA since 2011. 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 TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing management through model and customized portfolios.

William London is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience, all with TIAA-CREF since 1994. 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. The firm also advises a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Timmothy Nootz is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Financial Engines, Waddell & Reed, Equity Services, Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard with noted fee structures and affiliated fund options.

Turner Schroll is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management through its various programs and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Poe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013, based in Charlotte, NC. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small 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 and donor-advised funds.

Ashley Haisch is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Stifel. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for Poshmark. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and investment services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Kevin Spence is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Cary Street Partners, Luxon Asset Management, and HSBC Technology & Services USA. He serves as a FINRA arbitrator, contributes scholarly articles on regulatory compliance, participates as a speaker at financial services industry conferences, and is a council member of the Securities Industry Continuing Education Programs. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan sponsor-chosen investment lineups.

George Bowery is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and related SunTrust entities since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Keith Taylor is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2000 and previously was with C.P. Advisory Services from 2000 to 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches pickleball part time in Charlotte, NC. 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 tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Daniel Worley is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones and E*TRADE, among other firms. Worley also served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 10 years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and various entities, often serving clients connected to employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, providing both model and customized portfolio options.

Michael Kloss is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Kloss serves on the board of the Anne Heinig Memorial Park Foundation, a local private park, where he participates in activities and decisions related to the park's maintenance and improvement. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios, operating under a fiduciary standard with disclosure of potential conflicts related to affiliated funds.

Robert Stewart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at firms including LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. Stewart is based in Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.