Our story

Our story

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Cathleen and Melissa, the lead advisors of the Arbors Group, are a mother-daughter team who have worked together for 20 years. Before Melissa began her financial services career 30 years ago, she was a professional volunteer who served on the PTA and then on the Austin ISD School Board for two terms. After Cathleen completed graduate school at Baylor, Melissa and a now-retired founding member of Arbors Group recruited Cathleen to join their team.


Melissa’s desire to help people achieve financial clarity and confidence is the driving force behind her work with clients. Cathleen enjoys helping clients solve challenges and find efficiencies as they move through their busy lives.


Melissa, Cathleen, and the rest of the Arbors Group team value long-term client relationships. We consider it a privilege that you’ve taken time to learn more about us, and now we’d love to learn about you! Give us a call so we can schedule some time to discuss your questions, goals and dreams.