Jenell is a senior in the Operations department. Her roles include coordinating the daily workflow, reviewing daily activity for accuracy, and reconciling bank accounts. She also processes all stock and mutual fund reorganizations, coordinates the monthly reconciliation of assets held at brokerage firms, and compiles pricing for all assets.

In 1989 Jenell relocated from California to Knoxville, infatuated by its beauty and Southern hospitality. Proud mother of three boys, she is a member of the highly sought‐after grandmother club.

Outside of Meridian, Jenell enjoys reading, crafting, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She is a highly involved mentor to the youth at her church, where she has led a Sunday school class for years.

Jenell has over 40 years of experience in financial services, 21 of which she has shared with Meridian.

Education:

• Graduate of Southern Trust School

• Completion of several American Banking Association courses

Janet Kannady served as Meridian’s Vice President of Operations for over 25 years (since our inception!) before departing Meridian at the start of 2023. Over the years in her supervisory role, Janet overlooked countless distributions to clients, thousands of new account establishments, and innumerable reconciliations. She was the encyclopedia of knowledge behind our prior portfolio management system.

We deeply miss her presence, expertise, and famous brownies in our office! Congratulations to Janet as she enters retirement.

Janet is the proud mother of two sons and grandmother to seven grandchildren. She has participated in several half‐marathons and 5Ks. She also enjoys exercising, hiking, and spending time with her grandchildren.