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Joel Chery

Joel Chery

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | Associate Market Executive
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 4780085
Joel Chery

Professional summary


Joel Chery is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Joel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
(1) Name: Harbor Yachts Position: Owner Nature: Providing a structure for for fractional boat leases Investment Related: No Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 08/01/2023 Address: 82 Wendell Ave STE 100, Pittsfield MA 01201, United States Description: Fractional Boat Lease (2) Name: CJC Properties Position: Owner Nature: Residential Real Estate Rentals Investment Related: No Hours: 2 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 08/01/2015 Address: Home Address, Chicago IL 60611, United States Description: Purchase Rental Real Estate (3) Name: St. Bernard's High School Position: Board Member Nature: quarterly meetings to discuss the school Investment Related: No Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 02/01/2021 Address: 45 Harvard St, Fitchburg MA 01420, United States Description: As a member of the board we strive to ensure the school delivers on its mission to provide quality catholic education.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 15, 2023 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 333 W. Wacker Drive 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Chicago, IL
Current

September 15, 2023 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 333 W. Wacker Drive 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Chicago, IL
Past

October 14, 2019 - September 5, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2019 - September 5, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 10, 2017 - September 18, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

February 10, 2017 - September 18, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

March 15, 2013 - January 6, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 15, 2013 - January 6, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 3, 2006 - March 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past

September 18, 2006 - March 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past

July 10, 2006 - September 19, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
WORCESTER, MA

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
Illinois
(9/15/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(9/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/2/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/19/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
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

Associate Market ExecutiveCRD#: 20472Chicago, IL

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