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Christian Maracinaru is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 11 years and spent two years at Apple, Inc. 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 connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises a donor-advised fund and offers customized portfolio management through dedicated portfolio managers.

Joseph Bergen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Bank of the West, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. Bergen is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated group that includes advisory services for a donor-advised fund.

Kathy Thornton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following six years at Equitable Advisors. 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 both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment options.

Brandon French is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 pre-existing retirement plan relationships. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model combining point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management through various managed account programs.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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 retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Shaun Samuels is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. 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 relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Christopher Bonnington is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mutual of Omaha and Thrivent Financial. Bonnington is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard in its RIA services and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Tanya Forsythe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. 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 relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Michael Gobbato is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the COO of Ambitious Stryk LLC, a soccer clothing vendor for a yearly soccer tournament. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, 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 discretionary portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Eric Mcdowell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Mcdowell is an owner of a long-term rental property in Scottsdale, Arizona. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs for individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through model and customized portfolios while acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Jennifer Senft is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Vanguard Advisers, Inc., and operated her own advisory business. Senft’s experience also includes a role with Overstock Voice. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management with varying portfolio customization and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Carly Meadows is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Robinhood Financial, Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under fiduciary standards.

Kevin James is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at TIAA and its affiliate TIAA-CREF since 2018 and was previously with BlackRock Investment Management for 11 years. James is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker‑dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-driven investment options.

Trevor Hardee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and several other firms before joining TIAA-CREF. In addition to his financial services career, he has been involved with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows since 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

Brian Ford is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. He is listed as the owner of a legacy LLC that is currently inactive. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm also serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.