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Carolyn Lee Sharp

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
STATE COLLEGE, PA
·CRD# 4748641·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Carolyn Lee Sharp, who also goes by Carolyn ^ Saxion ^, Carolyn Saxion Sharp, Carolyn Saxion-sharp, Carolyn ^ Sharp ^, Carolyn Sharp, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in State College, Pennsylvania. Carolyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Carolyn has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63,...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Carolyn ^ Saxion ^, Carolyn Saxion Sharp, Carolyn Saxion-Sharp, Carolyn ^ Sharp ^, Carolyn Sharp

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
BD
1. 328 Innovation Boulevard Suite 301, State College, PA 168032. Bellefonte, PA
July 14, 2025 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
BD
328 Innovation Boulevard Suite 301, State College, PA 16803
May 2, 2017 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
October 3, 2016 - April 27, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
October 3, 2016 - April 27, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
March 29, 2016 - April 8, 2016
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
March 29, 2016 - April 8, 2016
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
RIA
State College, PA
September 19, 2012 - December 17, 2015
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
BD
State College, PA
September 19, 2012 - December 17, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
State College, PA
May 9, 2012 - August 15, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
State College, PA
November 4, 2011 - August 15, 2012

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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)

Contact Information

Main Address

730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206

Mailing Address

8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard, 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

1,293

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

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 - MARCH 31, 2026 (4/21/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT—
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
D AMBROSI, JULIAN MAUROPRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGER4729324
DEATS, JAMES JELECTED MANAGER4895304
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
OVHORI, ELOHO ISIMEMECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8201407
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

72,503

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$37,928,601,788

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

4

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/23/2026Cover PageReport
01/22/2026Cover PageReport
01/23/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Delaware
(5/2/2017)
RR
Florida
(6/22/2026)
RR
Maine
(9/2/2025)
RR
Maryland
(6/17/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(5/2/2017)
RR
New York
(5/2/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(3/27/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/14/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2025About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2011About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2011About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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