
Jeremy lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife, Rachel, and their daughters, Jessie Jean and Addie. Jeremy has been with Thrivent for more than a decade and is a lead advisor and the chief executive officer of our team. He is committed to serving others through his work, college ministry and mission trips around the world. Jeremy is a huge sports enthusiast and enjoys playing golf, running and all kinds of water sports.
About Jeremy Cox
Jeremy lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife, Rachel, and their daughters, Jessie Jean and Addie. Jeremy has been with Thrivent for more than a decade and is a lead advisor and the chief executive officer of our team. He is committed to serving others through his work, college ministry and mission trips around the world. Jeremy is a huge sports enthusiast and enjoys playing golf, running and all kinds of water sports.

Matthew lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his wife, Adrienne, and their four kids: Jackson, Abigail, Bennett and Davis. He is a third-generation Thrivent financial advisor, our lead advisor and our team’s chief operating officer. Matthew is committed to helping families create and implement planning strategies that are tailored to their unique situation. When he is not working with families, Matthew loves spending time with his family outdoors. He’s also a huge sports enthusiast.
About Matthew Beatty
Matthew lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his wife, Adrienne, and their four kids: Jackson, Abigail, Bennett and Davis. He is a third-generation Thrivent financial advisor, our lead advisor and our team’s chief operating officer. Matthew is committed to helping families create and implement planning strategies that are tailored to their unique situation. When he is not working with families, Matthew loves spending time with his family outdoors. He’s also a huge sports enthusiast.

Kevin lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife, Kelly. He has three adult daughters (Kelsey, Katie and Kristin) and two grandchildren (Rowan and Leandro). Kevin has 30 years of experience in insurance, finance and marketing and serves as our team’s service advisor. He also specializes in Social Security, extended care and Medicare strategies. Kevin’s passion is educating clients and providing solutions to help them reach their goals.
About Kevin Littlejohn
Kevin lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife, Kelly. He has three adult daughters (Kelsey, Katie and Kristin) and two grandchildren (Rowan and Leandro). Kevin has 30 years of experience in insurance, finance and marketing and serves as our team’s service advisor. He also specializes in Social Security, extended care and Medicare strategies. Kevin’s passion is educating clients and providing solutions to help them reach their goals.

Jimmy lives in Maryville, Tennessee with his wife Julia and their daughter Mary-Jane. Jimmy has been with Thrivent since 2019 and has served as an advisor and as a field leader helping develop new advisors join the career. I have come back to the full time advisor role to get back to passion of helping clients plan for their futures and achieve the goals and aspirations that are important to them. In my free time I enjoy playing Golf, watching and attending sporting events, and taking trips to new and familiar places.
About James Dugan
Jimmy lives in Maryville, Tennessee with his wife Julia and their daughter Mary-Jane. Jimmy has been with Thrivent since 2019 and has served as an advisor and as a field leader helping develop new advisors join the career. I have come back to the full time advisor role to get back to passion of helping clients plan for their futures and achieve the goals and aspirations that are important to them. In my free time I enjoy playing Golf, watching and attending sporting events, and taking trips to new and familiar places.

Jessamin lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is our team’s operations manager. She is committed to providing clients with excellent service and works hard to meet their needs in an efficient manner. Outside of work, Jessamin is an avid hiker, reader and piano player.
About Jessamin Smith
Jessamin lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is our team’s operations manager. She is committed to providing clients with excellent service and works hard to meet their needs in an efficient manner. Outside of work, Jessamin is an avid hiker, reader and piano player.

Will is a Knoxville native and is a graduate of Carson-Newman University where he obtained a degree in Finance and Economics and a Master of Business Administration. Will enjoys playing golf and is also a huge University of Tennessee sports fan and attends as many games as possible. Will and his fiancé Bethany recently tied the knot in March of 2025!
About William Collins
Will is a Knoxville native and is a graduate of Carson-Newman University where he obtained a degree in Finance and Economics and a Master of Business Administration. Will enjoys playing golf and is also a huge University of Tennessee sports fan and attends as many games as possible. Will and his fiancé Bethany recently tied the knot in March of 2025!

Nelly lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a client service administrator, she is dedicated to answering client questions and helping with miscellaneous inquiries. She places great value on meeting clients’ needs and is known for her approachability. In her free time, Nelly enjoys traveling, gardening, reading and going hiking with family and friends.
About Nellya Istomin
Nelly lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a client service administrator, she is dedicated to answering client questions and helping with miscellaneous inquiries. She places great value on meeting clients’ needs and is known for her approachability. In her free time, Nelly enjoys traveling, gardening, reading and going hiking with family and friends.