Our Story
About Us
We are a full-service agency based in Meridian, Mississippi, advising clients since 1998. We deliver tailored employee benefits, compliance, and back-office support for employers of all sizes, along with Medicare, life, and supplemental insurance guidance for individuals and families.
At Insurance Advisory Group, LLC, we combine over 70 years of co-owner expertise with a fiercely personal, hands-on approach to employee benefits. We don't just manage plans from behind a desk; we become a seamless extension of your team by building real relationships directly with your employees. Unlike traditional brokers who leave your HR department to field every question, we want your staff to bring their insurance problems straight to us. By serving as their personal benefits concierge, we leverage our deep industry wisdom to solve their issues instantly, keeping your HR team free to focus on growing your business.
Insurance Professionals Since 1998
Our Team of Specialists
Russell Thompson
Partner
With a career in the insurance industry spanning more than three decades, Russell has been serving clients and building lasting relationships since 1989. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University in 1986 before completing his MBA at the University of Memphis in 1988.
Deeply invested in the Meridian community, Russell has dedicated significant time to local leadership and service. His past civic roles include serving as president of the Meridian Community College Foundation Board, Northwood Country Club, and the Lamar Booster Club. He has also served as finance chair for Covenant Church, youth committee chair for Central United Methodist, a Boy Scouts board member, and a member of the Hope Village Visionaries Committee.
Russell and his wife, Tanya Thompson, are the proud parents of three children — Taylor, Leah, and Tate —and in 2024, they welcomed their first grandchildren, Harris and Wren. When he isn’t working or volunteering, you can likely find Russell cheering on his beloved MSU Bulldogs, competing on the pickleball court, or enjoying time outdoors fishing, woodworking, and gardening.
Bobby Sherrill, CLU, CPCU
Partner
A seasoned veteran of the insurance industry, Bobby has been serving clients and building trusted relationships since 1976. Originally from Tennessee, he and his wife, Angie Sherrill, relocated to Meridian in 1982 and have been active, dedicated members of the community ever since.

Over the past four decades, Bobby has generously given his time and leadership to numerous local organizations. He is a past president of both the Lamar School Foundation and the Lamar Booster Club, and he has served as a trustee for Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church. His extensive civic involvement also includes past roles as a board member for the Boy Scouts and registrar for Meridian Youth Soccer.
At home, Bobby and Angie are the proud parents of two children and grandparents to three grandsons. When he isn’t working or spending time with his grandsons, Bobby enjoys taking care of his yard and passionately cheering on his beloved Tennessee Volunteers—Go Vols!
Dave Owen
Producer
Dave has been a dedicated professional in the insurance industry since 2000, specializing in individual insurance products and group employee benefits. A talented producer with a keen understanding of client needs, he excels at designing tailored benefit packages for businesses of all sizes—whether a company employs two people or 2,000.

Deeply invested in the Meridian community, Dave is an avid supporter of local high school and youth sports. His civic involvement includes serving as past president of the Meridian Quarterback Club and sitting on the Board of Directors for the East Mississippi Boys and Girls Club.
Outside of work and community service, Dave enjoys spending quality time with his son, Cooper.
Service Area
Proud to Call the Magnolia State Home

We’re proud to live and work in Meridian, Mississippi, and to serve businesses and families across the region, including Meridian, Laurel, Forest, Philadelphia, Columbus, and Starkville. With deep knowledge of the Mississippi insurance market, we bring our expertise to help you choose the right coverage for your family or your employees.
Meridian, MS
Proud to serve clients and businesses across the state of Mississippi.
(601) 693-4488
900 20th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Summary of SERVICES
What We Offer
MEDICARE
SELF-FUNDED PLANS
Life Insurance
Group Benefits
Supplemental Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
LEVEL-FUNDED PLANS
HRA PROGRAMS
BENEFITS COMPLIANCE
