Salt Lake City, UT Wakara Way Office

Blake Earl is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA and affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a State Delegate in Utah, participating in the review of political candidates and attending state conventions. 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 separates planning services from ongoing management and offers both model-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Kelton Lawson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Lawson worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Fidelity Investments. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker‑dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through customized and model portfolio options.

Shane Roghaar is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2000. 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 offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Mackenzie Huish Casey is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2022, Casey worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Casey serves on the board of the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, contributing to the direction of educational and social programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, offering model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Nichole Brown is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Her previous roles include positions at Insight Global/Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a cashier at Burlington Coat Factory. TIAA-CREF's Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. 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 separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that uses affiliated funds.

Tracy Kennard is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, Kennard worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of advising, Kennard and his wife own a long-term rental property currently occupied by family. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services 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 distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Johansson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Zions Bancorporation, and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of advising, he is a member of Johansson Holdings LLC. 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 with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory services include both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies managed under a fiduciary standard.

Melisa Portillo Leonardi is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Primerica Financial Services. 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 corporate entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through a range of model and customized portfolios.

Traci Carrion is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Raymond James, Allstate Financial Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers model and customized portfolios through its managed account programs and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Zachary Ford is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, America First Credit Union, and OSF International. TIAA-CREF’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.

Collin Porter is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities. 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 connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through various managed account programs.

Elliott Back is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with prior relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model- and customized-portfolio management options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Brandon Handy is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a six-year tenure at CUSO Financial Services, LP and a brief period at LPL Financial. 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 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, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Michael Lowder is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Capital Management, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, J.P. Morgan, and Fidelity. He is based in Salt Lake City, UT. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, using a combination of model and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.