Who We Are

With over 60 years of combined financial services experience between our two principles, and decades of combined experience among our staff, we’ve assembled some of the brightest, most passionate people in our industry to help guide you. If you aren’t already familiar with them, we’d like to introduce them to you here.

Meet Our Team of Financial Advisors

Russell D. Campbell, Jr.
Founder / CEO

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Russell D. Campbell, Jr. - Founder / CEO

Russell is a nationally recognized Financial Advisor, and is well known by his peers as a respected, elite retirement specialist. He’s been honored with numerous awards and accolades during his 35 years in the financial services and life insurance industry, and is an approved member of the National Ethics Bureau. Russell is also a licensed insurance professional.

Since founding Campbell Financial Group over 20 years ago, Russell has developed a client base throughout Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina serving pre-retirees and retirees. He, along with his wife, Dee, regularly hosts financial preparedness workshops to educate clients and prospective clients regarding various issues that could arise to create unforeseen problems in their pre-retirement or retirement funds and planning.

With a drive to always excel and a passion to help those in financial need, Russell travels across the country in search of knowledge and insight to better serve those who rely on him for guidance. He regularly attends numerous conferences each year to get the latest information regarding trends, pending tax issues, law revisions, product developments, and more – all to help safeguard the financial wellbeing of his clients.

After serving 6 years in the military as an air traffic controller, Russell was honorably discharged in 1992. Although his service to his country might have ended, his selfless service to others was just beginning. Mere words to some; God, family, honor, respect, trust, and integrity are, in fact, cornerstones to Russell that he firmly holds to in both his personal and professional life. They are always at the forefront of his mind and exemplified in his everyday life.

Russell and Dee live in Loudon, Tennessee. They have three adult children, three grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters! When he’s not at the office working, Russell is either traveling, doing carpentry, or spending time with their dog, Teddy Bear.

Dee Pedigo
Chief Financial Officer

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Dee Pedigo - Chief Operations Officer

Dee Pedigo Since helping to form Campbell Financial Group over 20 years ago, Dee maintains clients throughout Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia serving pre-retirees and retirees alike. She, along with her husband, Russell, regularly hosts financial preparedness workshops to educate clients and prospective clients regarding various issues that could arise to create unanticipated problems in their pre-retirement or retirement funds and planning.

Dee has been in the insurance and financial industry for over 40 years and has her LUTCF designation. She maintains licensing for life and health products, asset based long-term care, and annuities. Because she’s seen so many people through the years experience adverse financial consequences due to unexpected illness, she has a very special place in her heart for people who have been negatively affected by financial hardship. As such, Dee has dedicated her career to ensuring that her clients never have to feel the financial burden caused by unforeseen medical issues.

Knowing the devastation that sudden events can cause in a family; Dee is passionate about helping to secure the long-term financial wellbeing of her clients. To this end, she travels to many different conferences throughout the year to get the latest, most up-to-date information on proposed and pending legislation, tax changes, product enhancements, and trends – all as a means to better prepare her clients and safeguard their financial interests.

Dee and Russell live in Loudon, Tennessee. They have three adult children, three grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters! When she’s not at the office working or with clients, Dee loves traveling, gardening and spending time with their dog, Teddy Bear.

Joshua Campbell
Chief Operations Officer

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Joshua Campbell - Chief Operations Officer

Joshua Campbell Joshua, (Josh), has been a member of Campbell Financial Group since November of 2014, but as Russell’s son, he’s been a member of the Campbell family since birth. At an early point in his business career, Josh discovered an opportunity that led him away from financial services. Although his heart was always directed toward helping others, it would be years before he found his way back to the family business. Upon returning, it wasn’t long before he realized that most, if not all, of the skills he had developed elsewhere easily transferred to personal retirement planning.

For 26 years, Josh enjoyed a successful career in retail management in the grocery industry. His capacity in that field could best be described as a problem solver. Whenever a specific location would experience a downturn or undergo notable issues, Josh was the person who was sent in to correct the situation and turn things around. His innate ability to look beyond the obvious, determine core issues, and resolve problems helped to position him as a strategic thinker and propel him upward through the ranks within his company.

Although Josh began to reacquaint himself with our company in 2014, it wasn’t until 2022 that he decided to completely transition away from retail management to working with our office. Since that time, it hasn’t taken him long to earn the respect of both clients and peers. Josh is constantly distinguishing himself as an up-and-coming retirement advisor and has garnered national attention among many of the organizations who have partnered with us. His ability to analyze a situation or products, critically evaluate options, and make suitable recommendations is proving to be invaluable to the financial welfare of our clients.

Much of his success thus far stems from the fact that he always treats clients like his own family when it comes to interactions and giving retirement guidance. He understands the struggle and sacrifice that comes with saving for a successful retirement, and he is not one to ever put someone’s life accumulation at risk. Josh has built his reputation on being a critical thinker and helping people to see what’s ahead – someone who can see the forest and beyond – despite the trees.

Josh, and his wife, Stephanie, live in Knoxville with their two dogs, Jake, and Katie. They also have a stepdaughter and a granddaughter living in the Knoxville area. When he’s not working with clients, helping with educational workshops, or studying for continuing education, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and attending sporting events.