About Higher Ground Financial Group

We're proud to be Thrivent financial professionals. We provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. We're here to help you do just that.
Bobby Blackburn

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

    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 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 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 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 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