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For over three decades, Carla has worked closely with individuals and families by helping them navigate all aspects of life and passing on their legacy. She takes an active and highly customized approach to the implementation and oversight of client portfolio's, sensitive to their risk tolerance, lifestyle needs and long-term goals.

 Professional achievements:

·         Series 7, 31, 63, & 65 securities licenses 

·         TN State Life & Health Insurances Licenses

·         UBS – Portfolio Management Program (PMP)

·         Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)

Life Beyond Work :

Carla is active in the community by serving on the University of Tennessee Chattanooga School of Business Advisory Board and the Parkridge Health System Board of Governors.  She and her husband, Jerry Mitchell, enjoy hiking the majestic scenery in the North Carolina mountains.  She loves spending time with her three grown kids and pampering her dog Kletus and cat Sambucca. 

• Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
• Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
• UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

• Indiana University, B.S. in Finance and Economics
• Investment and Wealth Institute- Wharton School of Business, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)

• Certified Investment Management Analyst

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In the beginning, Rob grew up in an entrepreneurial family engaged in multiple businesses related to retail, real estate, and logistics. He often traveled home on weekends to help with the family development company from State College, PA.

Today, Rob works as a partner with his sister, Carla dedicated to recognizing the lifelong financial successes of business owner’s and medical professionals. They have worked together for 20 + years. Within the Donina Group, Rob specializes in financial planning and wealth preservation strategies, particularly as it relates to portfolio dynamics, regarding risk/return relationship.

Professional achievements:

·         CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®)

·         UBS – Portfolio Manager

·         UBS - Wealth Advisor

·         Series 7, 31, 63, & 65 securities licenses

·         TN State Life & Health Insurances Licenses

Life Beyond Work:

Rob enjoys time with his wife, Michelle, and his two boys Bobby (14) and Joey (12). He is an avid outdoors man who loves wing-shooting and fly fishing.

• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
• UBS Wealth Management Director’s Council, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

• Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in Business Administration

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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Growing up as a military child, Robert learned early how to adapt to new environments, cultures, and challenges. Those experiences taught resilience and flexibility—qualities that continue to shape his approach today. Navigating frequent moves and new communities gave him a deep appreciation for connection, which he brings to every client relationship. Robert believes that truly understanding clients’ financial goals and concerns is what makes The Donina Group exceptional.

Professional achievements:

·         CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)

·         Series 7, 66, 63, 9, 10, & 99 securities licenses

·         TN State Life & Health Insurances Licenses

Life Beyond Work:

Robert lives on Signal Mountain with his wife, Abby, and their three boys—Everett, Crosby, and Riggs. He loves the Chattanooga area for its natural beauty and endless opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures.

• University of Tennessee Chattanooga , B.S. in Finance
• University of Tennessee Chattanooga, MBA

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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Erin is a native of Chattanooga.  She left only briefly to attend Middle Tennessee State University.  It was during this time that Erin was a summer intern for The Donina Group.  She knew that summer that The Donina Group was special in the way the team bonded with clients and the business practice.  Erin became part of The Donina Group family in 2005.

 Erin values getting to know clients, it is the key to building a strong relationship that makes each of our clients feel like they are part of The Donina Group family.  She prides herself on her dedication and efficient problem-solving skills.

Professional achievements:

·         CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®)

·         Series 7 and 66 securities licenses

·         TN State Life Insurance License

 Life Beyond Work:

 Erin loves to be around her friends and family.  Her biggest joy in life is being mom to three amazing children, Lacey, Landon, and Vivian.  Along with the kids, her family includes two dogs, Lilly and Zoey.  When she is not working or being a “chauffeur” to the kids, Erin enjoys baking scrumptious cakes, running and traveling.

• Middle Tennessee State University, B.B.A. in Business Finance
• University of Tennessee Chattanooga, MBA

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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Born and raised in Chattanooga, Julia is a GPS high school graduate and the youngest of Carla’s three children to join the team. Looking for a summer job at age 15, Julia got her career started by collecting phone calls and scheduling appointments for Carla and Rob at Merrill Lynch.  She came back as an intern for 5 summers to help the team grow and transition from Merrill Lynch to UBS Financial Services.

Julia’s passion for learning the business continued to grow each summer she came back. She loves the relationship of the team dynamic as well as the understanding the value and variability of the relationships with the clients. As she loves strong family ties, she wants to continue to recognize how to keep the “glue” in place within the family when facilitating the transition of wealth to the rising generation.

Julia wants to pursue evolving her career to connect with family business growth by granting access to benefits with retirement planning. 

Professional achievements:

·         Series 7 and 66 securities licenses

 Life outside UBS:

Julia enjoys living at her home in North Chattanooga with her Golden Retriever named Maple. She enjoys hiking and water activities in the area and adores regularly maintaining her large perennial garden.

• Ithaca College, B.S. in Business Administration