About Bobby Blackburn
Meet My Team

Higher Ground Financial Group
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Team Practice
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/higher-ground-financial-group

Pam Rathbun
Pam began her career as a financial professional with Thrivent in 2021. Prior to joining Thrivent she had a career in Pharmaceuticals for over twenty four years. Outside of work she loves volunteering with the Lions Club and pontoon time on the lake with her daughter, husband and two dogs.
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Associate

Donna Kahlenberg
Donna has been with Thrivent since 2015 and began her career in Annuities before moving to FPS in 2023.She brings 15 years of financial services experience and functions as a liaison to achieve exceptional workflow and solutions. Outside of work she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She lives in Elizabethton, TN, has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
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Advanced Practice Support Specialist LIC

James Musarra
James has been with Thrivent since 2022 and began his career in the Annuity Center before moving to FPS in 2023. He brings 12 years of Financial services experience. Outside of work he loves to travel, cook and spend time with his fiancé and 9-year-old stepson.
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Advanced Practice Support Specialist LIC

Brandon Forster
Brandon has been with Thrivent since 2022 where he began his career as a Financial Advisor in North Carolina before moving to FPS in 2024. Before working at Thrivent, Brandon worked as a Mortgage Loan Closer and Mortgage Loan Officer. Brandon received his Master’s Degree in finance in 2020. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
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Practice Support Specialist LIC

Jessica Wynkoop
Jessica has been with FPS at Thrivent since 2021. She has functioned in many roles within FPS, which allows her to assist in many areas. Prior to joining Thrivent, she was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years. Outside of work she enjoys photography and spending time with her husband and 4 children.
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Practice Support Specialist UNL