Brett A. Tekker

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES

Charlotte, NC 28262

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CRD#: 2022966

Professional summary

Brett Alan Tekker is a registered financial professional currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brett is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Brett has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Aliases

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Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

August 11, 2006 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte Hub, Charlotte, NC 28262

RIA

CRD#: 20472

Charlotte, NC

Past

December 2, 2004 - July 12, 2006

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 29, 2004 - November 17, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

GREENVILLE, SC

Past

October 31, 2003 - November 17, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

May 9, 1991 - October 29, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

January 31, 1990 - September 17, 1990

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 14714

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(8/11/2006)

Alaska
(8/11/2006)

Arizona
(8/11/2006)

Arkansas
(8/11/2006)

California
(8/11/2006)

Colorado
(8/11/2006)

Connecticut
(8/11/2006)

Delaware
(8/11/2006)

District of Columbia
(8/11/2006)

Florida
(8/11/2006)

Georgia
(8/11/2006)

Hawaii
(8/11/2006)

Idaho
(8/11/2006)

Illinois
(8/11/2006)

Indiana
(8/11/2006)

Iowa
(8/11/2006)

Kansas
(8/11/2006)

Kentucky
(8/11/2006)

Louisiana
(8/11/2006)

Maine
(8/11/2006)

Maryland
(8/11/2006)

Massachusetts
(8/11/2006)

Michigan
(8/11/2006)

Minnesota
(8/11/2006)

Mississippi
(8/11/2006)

Missouri
(8/11/2006)

Montana
(8/11/2006)

Nebraska
(8/11/2006)

Nevada
(8/11/2006)

New Hampshire
(8/11/2006)

New Jersey
(8/11/2006)

New Mexico
(8/11/2006)

New York
(8/11/2006)

North Carolina
(8/11/2006)

North Dakota
(8/11/2006)

Ohio
(8/14/2006)

Oklahoma
(8/11/2006)

Oregon
(8/11/2006)

Pennsylvania
(8/11/2006)

Rhode Island
(8/11/2006)

South Carolina
(8/11/2006)

South Dakota
(8/11/2006)

Tennessee
(8/11/2006)

Texas
(8/11/2006)

Utah
(8/11/2006)

Vermont
(8/11/2006)

Virginia
(8/11/2006)

Washington
(8/11/2006)

West Virginia
(8/11/2006)

Wisconsin
(8/11/2006)

Wyoming
(8/11/2006)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/23/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1990

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/27/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/26/2006

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 8

Date: 3/26/1994

General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206

Mailing Address

8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Mail Stop Ssc/c2/08, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500

Phone number

(704) 988-3565

Established

Delaware since 01/01/2004

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,319

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES TIAA PERSONAL PORTFOLIO WRAP FEE PROGRAM - JANUARY 1, 2026 (12/19/2025)

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - JANUARY 1, 2026 (12/19/2025)

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - JANUARY 1, 2026 (12/19/2025)

TC SERVICES ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES DISCLOSURE BROCHURE - JANUARY 1, 2026 (12/19/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA	SOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLET	PRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER	2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYN	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHN	ELECTED MANAGER	1807977
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMES	ELECTED MANAGER	6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSS	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER	5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERT	ELECTED MANAGER	1687894
MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	7659359
MUKHERJEE, NILADRI	ELECTED MANAGER	5227234
SARAVANAN, SHANKAR	VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER	7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENE	ELECTED MANAGER	4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAM	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER	4324014

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	72,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 34,343,329,152

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	8
Arbitration	4

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/22/2026	Cover Page	Report
01/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2023	Cover Page	Report
03/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brett A. Tekker

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Brett Alan Tekker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/23/2004

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1990

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/27/1990

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 24

Date: 9/26/2006

Series 8

Date: 3/26/1994

FINRA

Current Firm

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

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