Our Biographies

Charlie Ewing* is a well-known financial services professional in Maryville, Tennessee.  He has trained hundreds of financial services professionals throughout the east and southeastern U.S. on advising clients regarding their personal financial goals.  Mr. Ewing had held retirement planning workshops and seminars for clients in several states and has helped over two thousand people prepare for their retirement.  Charlie loves working with educators and helping them plan for retirement and has worked in this market for much of his career.  Charlie has developed a specialty in working with retirees and those about to retire who want to protect their principal and find ways to make their money last throughout retirement.  This practice focuses on helping seniors avoid common financial mistakes.

Charlie has been working with seniors for 17 years and is a Certified Senior Advisor.  He has also conducted numerous marriage retreats around the south and mid-west.  Charlie and his wife, Becky, live in Maryville and have two children.  Charlie has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Theology from Vision Bible College and is active in his church.  He is also an avid tennis enthusiast.

Andrea Carpenter, CLU,ChFC,CEA* has been in the financial services industry over 19 years.  Andrea has also trained and managed registered representatives, insurance agents and bank associates in both insurance and investment products around the southeast, U.S.  Her training background includes writing instructional materials and recording training videos for representatives.  Andrea's heart is that of an educator and has allowed her to develop a specialty in working with Educators.  She understands the unique retirement planning concerns specific to this industry and has helped hundreds of teachers with their retirement plannings.    Another area of focus for Andrea includes estate preservation and business planning for clients.  Her background provides a unique perspective for clients of the Ewing Group who may be planning to pass on those assets and businesses they have worked diligently to build throughout their lifetimes.

Andrea is a Maryville native where she lives with her husband Joel and two children.  She is a graduate of Alcoa High and Maryville College where she received her Bachelor's degree in Management.  She was a varsity fast pitch softball player and continues be involved with her children's sports activities.  Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and help out at her church.

Julia Deering,LUTCF * Julia has amassed over 27 years experience in Financial services and has deep roots in the North Knoxville area.   Julia's love for teaching lead her to focus on helping other teachers plan for their retirement.  Her knowledge of the specific plans and programs available have proved invaluable to her clients in their retirement plans.  She is an expert in all areas of retirement for not only teachers, but all individuals who desire to have peace of mind as they plan for their financial futures.  Julia holds the professional designation, LUTCF backing up her committment to education. 

Julia is a long time resident of the Powell area.  She has a son and several grandchildren.  She enjoys oil painting and gardening. One of her favorite activities is enjoying the fellowship of her church family.  

Jill Shirley* - Jill Shirley is the newest member of the Ewing Group and came on board with our firm in February of 2009.  Jill has been in the financial services industry for over 7 years.  She specializes in helping individuals prepare for their future retirement by focusing on all areas of financial concern including insurance, retirement plans and college savings.  Jill also has experience in helping employees of schools and hospitals with their unique retirement and planning concerns.  From the most aggressive to the most conservative investor, Jill can help prepare and give confidence during the most volatile economic conditions.

Jill graduated from Covenant College with a BS in Management.  She live in Maryville with her husband, Mark and their two children.  She is very involved with her children's school and activities, as well as her church.  She enjoys traveling and just hanging out with family and friends.

*Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through GWN Securities, Inc.  GWN, member FINRA/SIPC .  11440 N. Jog Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33418 561-472-2700.  Andrea Carpenter, Julia Deering, Charles Ewing are Registered Representatives

The Ewing Group Financial Services is a separate entity from any member of GWN.

GWN does not give tax or legal advice.