About Arnold Abel

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.


I'm proud to be a Thrivent Wealth Advisor, providing 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.


Born and raised in Baltimore, 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.) 

Education & Accomplishments

  • 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 
  • Member – NAIFA® & Financial Planning Association (FPA®) 
  • Board of Directors, Lutheran Mission Society of Maryland
  • Board of Directors, Orphan Grain Train - Maryland Branch
  • Supporter, Wittenberg English Ministry 
  • TACF Chapter Member (The American Chestnut Foundation) 
  • Inducted into Thrivent Hall of Fame, 2012 * 

 

*Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent performance. Financial advisors and professionals qualify for Hall of Fame by achieving at least 20 years of service, a consistent level of production, and having a favorable compliance history. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services/advice provided to clients and is not indicative the financial advisor or professionals future performance.

Ready to Build Together?

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.

Meet My Team

Piney Flats Office

Piney Flats Office

Liberty Team

Liberty Team

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Team Practice

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/liberty-team
    Pam Johnsson

    Pam Johnsson

    A lifelong Thrivent member, Pam joined the office in 2019. She enjoys time with her husband and adult children plus volunteering.

    Title

    Marketing Coordinator

      Katrina Baeder

      Katrina Baeder

      Katrina joined the Liberty Team in 2021, having been a Thrivent member for over 15 years. She's a grateful wife and mother who enjoys needlework and playing handbells in her church's bell choir.

      Title

      Office Professional