About Higher Ground Financial Group
Meet Our Team

Bobby Blackburn
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AL, AR Insurance Lic. #8582440 , CA Insurance Lic. #4201505 , CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/bobby-blackburn
- Phone
- 615-557-4961

Pam Rathbun
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, MN, NC, TN, VA,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/pam-rathbun
- Phone
- 860-235-8860

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.
- Title
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.
- Title
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.
- Title
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.
- Title
Practice Support Specialist UNL