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Neil C. Guarniere

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Frisco, TX 75034
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CRD#: 4603456
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Professional summary


Neil Christopher Guarniere, who also goes by Neil C Guanknicke, Neil C Guarinere, Neil Guarinere, Neil C Guarniere, Neil Guarniere, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas.

Neil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Neil has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Neil C Guanknicke | Neil C Guarinere | Neil Guarinere | Neil C Guarniere | Neil Guarniere

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

December 23, 2025 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3965 Dallas Parkway Frisco Regional, Frisco, TX 75034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Current

December 23, 2025 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

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

September 16, 2025 - November 13, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Fort Worth, TX
Past

September 16, 2025 - November 13, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Fort Worth, TX
Past

January 13, 2025 - September 8, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 13, 2025 - September 8, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 24, 2023 - January 2, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
LAKE GROVE, NY
Past

January 24, 2023 - January 2, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
LAKE GROVE, NY
Past

October 6, 2022 - December 16, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 6, 2022 - December 16, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WOODBURY, NY
Past

January 25, 2022 - June 27, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Richardson, TX
Past

January 25, 2022 - June 27, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Richardson, TX
Past

October 14, 2020 - December 31, 2021

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
JERICHO, NY
Past

October 14, 2020 - December 31, 2021

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
JERICHO, NY
Past

July 14, 2020 - September 16, 2020

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 14, 2020 - September 16, 2020

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 6, 2020 - March 11, 2020

MASTERPIECE CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 290075
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 24, 2020 - March 3, 2020

LIME TRADING CORP

BD
CRD#: 11826
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 2019 - November 12, 2019

LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167610
Austin, TX
Past

September 16, 2019 - November 1, 2019

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 4, 2017 - June 25, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 4, 2017 - June 25, 2019

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Austin, TX
Past

October 19, 2015 - June 25, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 12, 2013 - November 25, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MASSAPEQUA, NY
Past

January 26, 2012 - March 22, 2012

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 1, 2010 - February 11, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MELVILLE, 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

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Alabama
(1/5/2026)
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Alaska
(1/5/2026)
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Arizona
(1/5/2026)
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Arkansas
(1/5/2026)
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California
(1/5/2026)
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Colorado
(1/5/2026)
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Connecticut
(1/5/2026)
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Delaware
(1/5/2026)
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District of Columbia
(1/5/2026)
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Florida
(1/5/2026)
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Georgia
(1/5/2026)
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Hawaii
(1/5/2026)
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Idaho
(1/5/2026)
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Illinois
(1/5/2026)
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Indiana
(1/5/2026)
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Iowa
(1/5/2026)
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Kansas
(1/5/2026)
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Kentucky
(1/5/2026)
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Louisiana
(1/5/2026)
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Maine
(1/5/2026)
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Maryland
(1/5/2026)
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Massachusetts
(1/5/2026)
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Michigan
(1/5/2026)
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Minnesota
(1/5/2026)
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Mississippi
(1/5/2026)
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Missouri
(1/5/2026)
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Montana
(1/5/2026)
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Nebraska
(1/5/2026)
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Nevada
(1/5/2026)
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New Hampshire
(1/5/2026)
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New Jersey
(1/5/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(1/5/2026)
RR
New York
(1/5/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/5/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(1/5/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/5/2026)
RR
Oregon
(1/5/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/5/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/5/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(1/5/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2026)
RR
Texas
(12/23/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/23/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/5/2026)
RR
Vermont
(1/5/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/5/2026)
RR
Washington
(1/5/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(1/5/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/5/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(1/5/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/25/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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 TIAA PERSONAL PORTFOLIO WRAP FEE PROGRAM - JANUARY 1, 2026 (12/19/2025)

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
01/22/2026
Cover Page
01/23/2025
12/13/2023
03/21/2023

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Company Information


TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472Frisco, TX 75034

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