JB
Joshua D. Bekele
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Frisco, TX 75034
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CRD#: 7832720
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Professional summary
Joshua Daniel Bekele, who also goes by Joshua Bekele, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas.
Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Joshua has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joshua Bekele
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 30, 2025 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3965 Dallas Parkway Frisco Regional, Frisco, TX 75034RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Current
October 30, 2025 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3965 Dallas Parkway Frisco Regional, Frisco, TX 75034RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Frisco, TX
Past
July 29, 2025 - September 30, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(10/30/2025)
RR
Alaska(10/30/2025)
RR
Arizona(10/30/2025)
RR
Arkansas(10/30/2025)
RR
California(10/30/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/30/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/30/2025)
RR
Delaware(10/30/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(10/30/2025)
RR
Florida(10/30/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/30/2025)
RR
Hawaii(10/30/2025)
RR
Idaho(10/30/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/30/2025)
RR
Indiana(10/30/2025)
RR
Iowa(10/30/2025)
RR
Kansas(10/30/2025)
RR
Kentucky(10/30/2025)
RR
Louisiana(10/30/2025)
RR
Maine(10/30/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/30/2025)
RR
Michigan(10/30/2025)
RR
Minnesota(10/30/2025)
RR
Mississippi(10/30/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/30/2025)
RR
Montana(10/30/2025)
RR
Nebraska(10/30/2025)
RR
Nevada(10/30/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(10/30/2025)
RR
New Jersey(10/30/2025)
RR
New Mexico(10/30/2025)
RR
New York(10/30/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/30/2025)
RR
North Dakota(10/30/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/30/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(10/30/2025)
RR
Oregon(10/30/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/30/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(10/30/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/30/2025)
RR
South Dakota(10/30/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/30/2025)
RR
Texas(10/30/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/30/2025)
RR
Utah(10/30/2025)
RR
Vermont(10/30/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/30/2025)
RR
Washington(10/30/2025)
RR
West Virginia(10/30/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(10/30/2025)
RR
Wyoming(10/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/1/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2023 | ||
| 03/21/2023 |
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Company Information
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 20472Frisco, TX 75034TRUST BUT VERIFY
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