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I bring an eclectic history to being a Thrivent Financial Advisor. Here are some quick highlights:
- Up With People world tour cast- 1998 & 2000
- Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- Drug & Alcohol prevention educator
- Community Theater performer
- Violence Prevention educator in Denver metro schools
- Worked for hospice organization in St. Louis
- Lost my father to cancer at his age 43, I was only 23.
- Proud to call Chattanooga home.
I strive to meet people where they are regardless of what that means. I believe the diversity of life is beautiful, and we are all uniquely created. Life happens to all of us. Navigating it sometimes requires the right advisors around you.
I provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. My work is very crafted and curated to get you from where you are today to where you want to be. At Thrivent, we believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given.
- Bachelors of Communications Studies/Speech Communicat, Southern Illinois University
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Tennessee
Insights
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy EssentialsOct 8, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Who needs an estate plan? You. Join me for a free workshop, Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy Essentials where you’ll learn how to use the right tools to make your wishes known about your health, end-of-life decisions and asset distribution. Your loved ones will be grateful.RSVP here or contact J.R. at 423-888-3849 or jackie.petersen@thrivent.comNo products will be sold.Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.27878-11M R9-20Parkwood Retirement Apartments | 2700a Parkwood Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Office location
Chattanooga Location
118 Lee Parkway Dr Suite 305
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone423-888-3849HoursChattanooga, TN 37421
M – F: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations