Wealth Advisor
.Charitable Giving /Philanthropy
Estate Planning
Tax Efficient Planning
Retirement Planning
As a Thrivent Wealth Advisor, I provide personalized advice and guidance to people at all stages of life. When we work together, I can help you:
- Build and protect wealth during your working years.
- Access your money when you need it - especially at retirement.
- Give to communities, causes and institutions you care about.
Thinking about retiring? Or in a situation where you need to retire? Consider using our Dedicated Planning Services. I will help you develop a personalized financial road map with your goals, wishes and values in mind.
Equipping Generations with Solid Christian Financial Guidance
With more than 40 years of financial service experience and clients in many states across the U.S., I understand that every person is different and has unique goals. I have the financial knowledge to help you with investment advice and financial planning that is based on your priorities. But it is the human side of my commitment – caring, flexibility, empathy and service – that makes the difference. I take seriously the trust placed in me to do the right thing for you and your family.
My Christian values were forged at an early age and nourished by Lutheran elementary school and religious training. I know the importance of relationship building, making lifelong friends -- many of whom I continue to serve professionally.
- Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC®)
- Life Underwriter Training Counsel Fellow (LUTCF®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) - since 1992
- Life & Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA® Series 7, 63 & 65
- Founder, A. Abel Family Foundation
- Team Leader, Thrivent Habitat Builds Worldwide
- Active Member – NAIFA® & Financial Planning Association (FPA®)
- Board of Directors, Lutheran Mission Society of Maryland/Compassion Place
- Board of Directors, Orphan Grain Train - Maryland Branch
- Supporter, Wittenberg English Ministry
- TACF Chapter Member (The American Chestnut Foundation)
- Inducted as Thrivent Hall of Fame Legend*, 2025
*Hall of Fame Legends represent those Hall of Fame members who continue their dedication to our members since induction into the Thrivent Hall of Fame. To quality as a Legend, a financial advisor or professional must reach 30 years of service, maintain a consistent level of production, and have a favorable compliance history. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services/advice provided to clients and is not indicative of the financial advisor or professional's future performance.
If you are building a house you contact an architect, work together on a blueprint, then start building. Let’s work together to put your financial house in order by designing and implementing the plan that’s right for you and your priorities. We’ll know we’re successful when you gain abundance which allows you to be generous with your family and others.
Check out the impact we have made in our community through Thrivent's generosity programs!
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Life Underwriter Trainers Council Fellow®
- Fraternal Insurance Counselor
- Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
- Series 65 - Investment Adviser Representative
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kansas
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Insights
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
Raising Financially Confident Kids with Ericka YoungAug 7, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC - Jan 1, 2027, 4:59 AM UTC
It’s always a good time to talk with your children about money – whether they’re toddlers or teens. This event is for parents looking for practical ways to teach money lessons to last a lifetime.Register nowNo products will be sold.Ericka Young is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. The views expressed in this presentation by Ericka Young are their own and not necessarily those of Thrivent or its affiliates.Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Thrivent.com/disclosures.8562424.1 On-demand video workshop
21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement SavingsSep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
How to Avoid Confusion About Medicare.If you're confused about Medicare, join the crowd, and discover ways to make plan decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang offers an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled. No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 6034756.2Online workshop
Office locations
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.