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 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 14 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 17 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.  One 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.  Andrea is an officer and board member in many of the associations to which she belongs.  She was a varsity fast pitch softball player and continues to be a softball and baseball enthusiast coaching both of her children.  Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and participate in church activities. 

Julia Deering,LUTCF * Julia has amassed over 25 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.  

*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.