About Arbors Group
At Arbors Group, we know that you want to feel confident about your financial future. In order to do that, you need help navigating your financial path. The problem is that financial planning is complex, which makes you feel overwhelmed and confused. We believe you deserve to have a clear plan. We understand how frustrating it can feel not knowing where to start. Our team has helped hundreds of clients just like you over the past 36 years. Here's our process: 1) Schedule a call or Zoom videoconference with Cathleen or Melissa 2) Decide how you want to work with us 3) Receive ongoing support and guidance
Our Partners in Community
- Austin Angels
- The Jeremiah Program
- Habitat for Humanity
- Concordia University Austin
- Soldier's Angels
Meet Our Team
Arbors North Austin

Melissa Knippa
ChFC®, CLU®, FIC, RICP®
- Title
Wealth Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , CO , GA , HI , KS , LA , MI , MN , MO , OR , TX , VA , VT , WA
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/melissa-knippa
- Phone
- (512) 892-4875

Cathleen Wenger
CFP®, ChFC®, FIC
Cathleen has been a Thrivent Financial representative since 2004. She is a Financial Consultant, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Financial Consultant® with the Arbors Group. Cathleen received her BA and Master of Public Policy & Administration from Baylor University. Cathleen specializes in providing comprehensive Dedicated Planning Services to professionals seeking to blend work life and family, as well as individuals and couples moving through life transitions, such as promotions, job changes and retirement. Cathleen is married to Brent and a mother of four to Weston, Adella, Gideon and Carson. She is a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- AR Insurance Lic. #8060545 , AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #4035868 , CO , FL , GA , HI , KS , LA , MA , MI , MN , OK , TN , TX , VT , WA , WI
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/cathleen-wenger
- Phone
- (512) 339-9339

Matthew Gilbertson
CFP®
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #4038515 , TX
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gilbertson
- Phone
- (512) 892-4875

Jennifer Powers
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- CO , TX
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-powers
- Phone
- (281) 800-5780

