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Our Team

Together, our team brings years of combined experience in investment advising, capital markets, and financial planning. Our clients benefit from the depth of our individual knowledge and the breadth of our combined offerings. We work as a team to help you focus on your goals and achieve your dreams.

Ty Schommer, AIF®, CFP®, CIMA®

Principal & Investment Advisor Representative

In addition to financial planning for his clients, Ty’s role as a Principal at Arbor Capital means he serves as lead on the firm’s fixed income strategies and as lead advisor for ERISA plan…

KIRBY HOUCHIN, CFP® FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Kirby Houchin, CFP®, CDAA

Principal & Investment Advisor Representative

Kirby joined the Arbor team in 2015 and serves as Principal and Investment Advisor. Prior to joining the Arbor team, he spent five years in the insurance and risk management industry…

HEATHER DODSON DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS AND OPERATIONS

Heather Dodson

Client Service & Operations Specialist

Heather serves the Arbor Capital team as Client Service and Operations Specialist. After a successful career in Washington, D.C. as a commercial property manager…

Michele Kitta

Michele Kitta, MBA

Business Analytics
& Data Technologies

Michele rejoined Arbor in 2019. Before coming back to Arbor, she spent a few years working as a Project Business Analyst and Project Manager in the insurance and risk…

MATT KOLESKY PARTNER + FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Matt Kolesky, CDAA

Principal & Investment Advisor Representative

Matt brings his experience as President at Arbor Capital to serve also as Director of Arbor Digital. In 2010 Matt first explored Bitcoin by mining on his home computer…

Paul Hurley

Paul Hurley, AIF®, AAMS®

Investment Advisor Representative
Wealth Manager

Paul joined the Arbor Capital team as a financial advisor. He focuses on wealth planning and ERISA plan design, as well as fiduciary advising for Alaska Native…

Matt Knell

Matt Knell, MBA, AIF®, AAMS®, CFP®

Investment Advisor Representative
Wealth Manager

Matt joined the Arbor Capital team as a financial advisor. His focus is on wealth planning and ERISA plan consulting for local Alaska businesses…

Joshua Church

Joshua Church, WMCP®, AIF®

Investment Advisor Representative
Wealth Manager

Joshua joined Arbor Capital Management in 2020 and serves as a financial advisor. Prior to joining the Arbor team, Joshua served in the Marines for nine years on four continents…

Susan Liang

Susan Liang

Client Service & Operations Specialist

Susan joined the Arbor Capital team in March of 2022 and serves as the Client Service & Operations Specialist. Her prior experience includes serving as a team lead in…

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Whether you’re in Fort Lauderdale or Fairbanks – or anywhere in between – we’re happy to serve you outside of the traditional brick-and-mortar advisory relationship. Our clients can opt for virtual or in-person meetings as their needs require.