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With over a decade of helping clients manage their finances and move from a life of work to retirement, Chris has helped his clients align their purpose with their profit in their financial plans. He lives out this vision by serving on the mission trips, being a deacon, prison ministries and volunteering time with Sound’s Purpose Partners. ### ![Chris-McAlpin](https://education.soundfsg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris-McAlpin.webp?width=180&height=180&name=Chris-McAlpin.webp)About the Author: Chris McAlpin ## Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer With over a decade and a half of helping clients manage their finances and move from a life of work to retirement, Chris has helped his clients align their purpose with their profit in their financial plans. 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