How We Work
McKnight Advisory Group believes in working collaboratively within our team to provide our clients with guidance that is educational and proactive. After over 30 years in the business, we have developed a reputation for giving our clients information in an easy-to-understand manner so they can use those concepts to pursue their goals and objectives. Our passion is helping our clients achieve their greatest potential for success.
Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®
President & Investment Advisor
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Edwin began his insurance career in 1985, with licenses for Life, Health, Property and Casualty. Edwin has increased his effectiveness and knowledge through studies with the American College and in 2014 was awarded the ChFC®...
Hillary Broome
Medicare Solutions Specialist
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Hillary Broome hails from New Smyrna Beach, Florida and was a minister and missionary in Tennessee and Georgia for over 30 years. After making a career shift, Hillary started his work at McKnight Advisory Group in October of 2013...
Samantha Jackson, REBC®
Benefits Manager and PR Specialist
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Before joining the McKnight team in 2015, Samantha Jackson was an Office Manager for 5 years and brings experience with database management, Microsoft Office, and customer support to her current role as Benefits and Public Relations...
Donna Lowe
Financial Services Administrative Specialist
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Donna brings a successful 30-year career working in the life insurance industry with Life of Georgia and American General Insurance companies. After losing 2 jobs to downsizing by International companies, Donna wanted to find a job...
Retha Swanson
Financial Services Administrative Associate
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Retha is originally from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, but has called Murfreesboro home for over 30 years. Prior to establishing permanent residency, Murfreesboro was her home away from home for a few years as she worked her way through...
Dominic Cespino
Chief Investment Officer
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Dominic Cespino graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources. He worked in Human Resources for 18 years before he decided to pursue a career in Financial Services. He obtained his Series...
Dawn Richmond
Operations Associate
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Dawn holds an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies and has a thirteen-year background in family law, criminal law, estate planning and real estate law before joining the McKnight team. Dawn brings a welcome attitude...
Shelli Jessie
Medicare Solutions Specialist
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Although born in Minnesota, Shelli lived in Missouri, Florida, Texas before she settled in Tennessee and became the Southern girl she is today. She went to college at Trevecca University, took classes at Middle Tennessee...
Javier Hernandez
Marketing Associate
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Javier Hernandez is part of the marketing team and has been with McKnight Advisory Group since February 2022. He has lived in Rutherford County all his life and is currently a senior at Middle Tennessee State University studying...
Portland Abbott
Medicare Benefits Associate
Portland Abbott's early years were spent adventuring in the warmth of South Carolina, but her adventurous spirit eventually led her and her family to Middle Tennessee, where they sought to be closer to loved ones and embrace new...