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Elvia Hostiguin Vargas

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Frisco, TX
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CRD#: 4131054
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Professional summary


Elvia Hostiguin Vargas, who also goes by Elvia Ostiguin, Maria Elvia Ostiguin, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas.

Elvia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Elvia has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Elvia Ostiguin | Maria Elvia Ostiguin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 13, 2022 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Current

November 25, 2014 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3965 Dallas Parkway Frisco Trac, Frisco, TX 75034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Past

February 25, 2014 - June 23, 2014

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 24, 2014 - June 23, 2014

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 18, 2008 - September 23, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PLANO, TX
Past

July 18, 2008 - September 23, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PLANO, TX
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 31, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 31, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 2007 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 2007 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 2006 - January 25, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2006 - January 25, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2004 - June 9, 2006

SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 131165
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2000 - June 15, 2004

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

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

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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
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

RR
Alabama
(1/2/2015)
RR
Alaska
(1/2/2015)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2015)
RR
California
(1/2/2015)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2015)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2015)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2015)
RR
Idaho
(1/2/2015)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2015)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2015)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2015)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2015)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2015)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2015)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2015)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2015)
RR
Montana
(1/2/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2015)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/2/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(1/2/2015)
RR
New York
(1/2/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(1/9/2015)
RR
North Dakota
(1/2/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2015)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2015)
RR
Puerto Rico
(3/2/2015)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/2/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/6/2021)
RR
Texas
(11/25/2014)
IAR
Texas
(10/13/2022)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2015)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2015)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(1/2/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/13/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 9/8/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

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

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


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - OCTOBER 20, 2025 (10/16/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETPRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7659359
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts72,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 34,343,329,152

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2023
03/21/2023

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Company Information


TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472Frisco, TX

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