Building Towards Wealth

Helping Gen X & Gen Y Business Owners Make Smart Financial Decisions

President

Strategic Financial Group

Chicago-based wealth management practice providing financial planning to business owners.

Financial Planner & Wealth Advisor

Christopher Clepp Financial Solutions

Providing financial solutions to the Chicagoland area. We specialize in two areas.
1)Helping small business owners plan for the protection and growth of their business. 

2)Helping high-income earners, above find unique ways to protect and grow their income for retirement.

Owner

ASUREA

Area Manager, representing 60 Life, Disability, Mortgage Protection, Annuity and LTC carriers

Chicago Area Manager

Integrated Financial and Insurance Strategies

Opened and developed 4 insurance offices across the country

Specialized in insurance solutions for high-income earners and business owners.

Partner and Business Insurance Specialist

Promark Financial

Sales Manager

Marriott

Phone sales for their Vacation Club division

Team Leader

I am a native Chicagoan, father of 3 wonderful children, and a 20 year veteran of the financial services industry. 

-I am passionate about working with business owners who would benefit from having an objective partner in their financial lives.   
-I am trying to help my clients realize their best selves. We use financial tools to help them achieve the freedom, control, or time that they desire. 

How do I know if I'm a good fit?

-Business Owners between 35&55 who want to have the ability to make work optional

-Household income of at least $150,000

-People who want to delegate so you can spend more time with the people they care about and doing the things they love


What is the benefit of working with Chris?

-Create an easily understandable 1 page financial gameplan so you always know what the next steps we will take are

-Knowing there will be a day when you can make work optional so you can have a defined goal to work towards.

-Optimize insurance policies to maximize coverage and reduce costs.

-Proactive tax planning to minimize your lifetime tax bill

-Provide financial partnership and help solve your financial problems so you can focus on the most important things in life

 I love working out, cooking, bourbon and cigars. 


Please note: While I appreciate endorsements of my services, I cannot accept endorsements or recommendations on my LinkedIn profile, as these are considered a prohibited testimonial under SEC regulations.

I can be reached at (312) 850 3600 x16 or you can schedule at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12813504&appointmentType=1941784

Securities offered through The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Member FINRA/SIPC, One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242 513.794.6794. Investment Advisory Services offered through the O.N. Investment Management Company

Christopher Clepp

Financial planning has a branding problem.

It’s been boxed into “retirement.”

But the real purpose is far more practical: it’s a roadmap to autonomy.

Autonomy means having the flexibility to walk away from a job that no longer serves you, pivot when your industry evolves, or say yes to opportunities without wondering whether the numbers will break your life.

If you’re a high earner who thinks planning doesn’t apply to you because retirement feels distant, ask yourself:

How stable is your field in the coming AI wave?

And if the landscape shifts, are you prepared—or exposed?

Planning isn’t about ending your career. It’s about protecting your ability to shape it.

President @ Building Towards Wealth | ChFC, Financial Planning, Wealth Management

If your business is thinking about growth, whether that means expanding into new regions, attracting international talent, or building a stronger global strategy, this upcoming session from Carl Kutsmode is worth your time.

Carl’s been advising executives and ownership teams on how to align vision, operations, and talent strategy for years. This webinar brings together those lessons in a practical way for leaders navigating expansion or transformation.

Plus, you get legal powerhouse SohYoon Atac and Togai Atac giving their great legal insights.

I’d highly encourage any founders, business owners, or growth-minded professionals in my network to register.

If you are an executive in a global company trying to make sense out your 2026 strategic plan for doing business in the US, then be sure to register for my upcoming webinar on Nov 12th below!  Registration link and video preview of our panel discussion topics are in the comments below. #globalbusiness #strategicplanning #usabusiness #ustariffs #usimmigration #b2b-vip #talentrise #praxialliance #praxi #aleroninc

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

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A lot of high earners dismiss financial planning because they’re not thinking about retirement yet.

Here’s the truth:
Financial planning isn’t about retirement.

It’s about autonomy—having the ability to choose your next step without being handcuffed to your paycheck.

And with AI transforming industries faster than most people realize, autonomy matters more than ever. Even strong careers are facing uncertainty, and the professionals with a plan will be the ones who stay in control.

You don’t plan because things will go wrong.

You plan so that if the path changes, you’re not caught off guard.

If you value control, clarity, and optionality, you’re the exact person financial planning is built for.

Most people hear “financial planning” and immediately jump to “retirement planning.”
 
But retirement is only one version of the real goal: autonomy.
It’s about having control over your decisions so your career, your family, and your life aren’t dictated solely by money.
 
If you’re a high earner who says, “Financial planning isn’t for me—I’m nowhere near retiring,” it’s worth asking a different question:
 
Do I want to be able to make decisions without fear?
 
We’re heading into an era where AI is reshaping entire industries. Even talented, high-earning professionals may see their roles shift faster than expected.
 
Having a plan isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about preparing for a future that might look different from the one you assumed—and keeping your options open if the path changes.
 
Autonomy > retirement. Always.

🚀 Are You Running a Business or Just Owning a Job? 🚀

Many business owners get stuck working in their business instead of on it. They’re buried in daily tasks, leaving no time to grow or strategize.

The Fix?
✅ Create systems and processes to delegate effectively.
✅ Focus on building a scalable asset—not just income.
✅ Plan for the future with an exit strategy that works for you.

Pro Tip: Stop being the bottleneck in your business. Build systems that let your business run even when you’re not there.

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Long-Term Success Comes From Consistency

Success in financial planning, like anything in life, isn’t about one big decision—it’s about the habits built over time.

Small, consistent actions—whether it’s reviewing financial goals, planning ahead, or learning something new—lead to long-term results.

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🚫 Not everything we hear about money is true.

There are plenty of financial myths out there. Some people think debt is always bad, or that investing is only for the wealthy. 

What’s a common money myth you used to believe?

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Wealth isn’t built overnight.

 It comes from consistent, intentional financial decisions over time. 

Understanding how different strategies work together—such as savings, investments, and risk management—can help create a strong foundation for long-term success. 

Every step forward, no matter how small, contributes to financial security. 🏗️📈

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Walmart Marketplace

Manager, Strategic Workforce Planning

Beachbody

I led strategic initiatives focused on optimizing workforce operations for a leading digital fitness platform. My role involved driving efficiency and cost reduction through data-driven planning and process improvements, and overseeing key projects like operational integrations.

✅ Drove multimillion-dollar annual cost reduction and double-digit percentage operational efficiency through strategic workforce management and process optimization.

✅ Led strategic workforce planning & staffing for 400 agents across 5 countries and multiple channels.

✅ Successfully integrated workforce operations during a major company merger.

✅ Managed performance to achieve targeted expense-to-revenue percentage.

Senior Workforce Manager

Young Living Essential Oils

I oversaw workforce planning, analytics, and process improvement for global Member Services. I played a key role in supporting significant growth and navigating operational challenges, leveraging data to inform decisions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

✅ Coordinated workforce planning for 7K daily contacts across multiple channels.

✅ Guided executive leadership as a WFM consultant, leveraging data analysis to inform decisions during COVID-19.

✅ Led implementation of Microsoft 365 applications, improving communication and automation.

✅ Coordinated global contact center expansion by launching WFM/CC platforms (Calabrio, Five9, PowerBI, etc.).

Workforce Manager II

Solutionreach, Inc.

I led Workforce Management operations and a small team. My focus was on optimizing performance, standardizing processes, and improving WFM understanding within the client engagement department to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

✅ Supervised a team of 2 Analysts supporting 150+ agents handling technical contacts.

✅ Improved WFM understanding across the department and by training 100+ agents.

✅ Created a Workforce Coordinator role, expanding team capacity for strategic initiatives.

✅ Developed WFM performance standards and implemented incentives/shift bidding to improve performance.

Workforce Development Manager

The Results Companies

I managed strategic resource planning and staffing for high-volume contact center operations. I served as a WFM consultant to major clients, focusing on optimizing performance metrics like bill-to-pay, SLA, and shrinkage.

✅ Oversaw strategic resource planning and staffing for 30,000+ daily contacts across multiple channels.

✅ Partnered with major clients as a WFM consultant, managing bill-to-pay and SLA performance.

✅ Improved billing capacity by implementing a flex hybrid schedule, significantly reducing attendance issues and improving shrinkage.

Workforce Planning Supervisor

Teleperformance

Beginning my career in Workforce Management, I utilized core WFM software and planning tools. In this analyst role, I managed staffing, scheduling, and tracked key operational metrics for global digital business services.

✅ Managed staffing and scheduling using WFM planning tools.

✅ Oversaw tracking of key Workforce Metrics using Verint WFM software.

Workforce Management Analyst

I'm a strategic Workforce Management (WFM) leader with 18 years of experience optimizing global contact center operations in 20+ countries. I focus on maximizing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across industries like fitness, healthcare, and e-commerce. I excel at transforming challenges into successes by analyzing data, forecasting demands, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve objectives.

My approach combines data-driven strategy with a deep understanding of workforce dynamics, informed by my background in social sciences. I simplify complex problems and challenge norms with insights backed by experience. My expertise includes forecasting, capacity planning, optimizing resource allocation, implementing WFM software, and leading high-performing teams to improve processes.

I'm proud of my track record, which includes a $2 million cost reduction, a 15% boost in operational efficiency, and transitioning over 700 agents to remote work. My interest in research and artificial intelligence drives me to stay ahead of workforce trends, applying innovative solutions to organizational challenges. I aim to leverage my expertise in workforce optimization to drive operational excellence and promote human-centric success.

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