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At Arbors Financial Group, we work with great optimism and faith to help our clients and community achieve their financial goals. As a team of dependable financial professionals, we provide dedicated planning services, managed account services and product solutions to people from all walks of life.

Call or email to learn more about our practice. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your unique financial journey.

Melissa Knippa
Melissa KnippaWealth AdvisorChFC®, CLU®, RICP®
Cathleen Wenger
Cathleen WengerWealth AdvisorCFP®, ChFC®
Matthew Gilbertson
Matthew GilbertsonDirector of Dedicated Planning OperationsCFP®
Jennifer Powers
Jennifer PowersDirector of Operations
Lauren Ellerbee
Lauren EllerbeeAdministrative Assistant
Karen Rhea
Karen RheaPractice Supt Associate

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We’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
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Online Donation Drive Supporting Abiding Love Food Pantry

Oct 1, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC - Dec 7, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Online
Give Thanks. Give Hope. Give Back.This Thanksgiving season, Arbors Financial Group invites you to join us in supporting Abiding Love Food Pantry through our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. For many local families, the holidays can be a difficult time, and your generosity can help ensure neighbors in our community have access to nutritious food and essential resources.Every donation helps Abiding Love Food Pantry continue its mission of serving families facing food insecurity and providing hope throughout the year. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and share the spirit of gratitude by helping put food on the table for those who need it most.Whether you give a little or a lot, every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our community and help local families experience a more hopeful Thanksgiving season.Click here to give your support! 
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Why ThriventA different kind of financial services companyAs a Thrivent team practice, we're grounded in Thrivent's mission to help you achieve financial clarity and live generously.Thrivent is owned by its members, instead of by shareholders or investors. This means we aren't your typical for-profit financial company. Instead, we reinvest our profits back into the people and communities we serve.
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Reach out to schedule a call or virtual meeting with Cathleen or Melissa so we can get to know you and learn about your needs. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Or call us directly: 512-339-9339

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Not all team members may provide all products, programs and services in all states.

Not all team members may office at the locations listed.

* as of December 31, 2024

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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.