Christopher is the founder and managing member of Sentinel Wealth & Tax. He has made his life's work managing investments, tax mitigation and retirement planning for clients and their families for over 25 years.
His experience as a CPA, Personal Financial Specialist (PFS, a special designation for CPA's that are financial planners) and registered investment advisor allows him to bring a wealth of solutions to his role as an investment manager and financial planning expert.
Prior to starting his own practice, Christopher worked in the Personal Financial Planning practice at KPMG, LLP in Chicago.
At Sentinel Wealth & Tax, he works directly with clients, preparing long range plans, the Legacy BluePrint deliverables, and oversees all investment portfolios and tax return preparation.
Christopher holds an MA in Accountancy from Drury University in Springfield, MO, where he now serves on the Board of Trustees.
When not serving his clients, Christopher enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, Christine and daughter, Emma.
Joining the practice in 2011, Sara has been the Executive Assistant to Christopher for the last 13 years where she helps to oversee the day to day operations of the firm.
Her role supporting Christopher and Sentinel's client base is to oversee the administration functions of the firm such as managing distributions, monthly reporting, client requests, document management and compliance review.
Sara resides in Estero, FL with her husband Chuck. When not at the office, Sara is most likely at the pool reading or playing with her Boston Terrier, Murphy.
I’m Chris Ragain, a CPA with 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complex world of taxes, investments, and financial planning.
I created Sentinel Wealth & Tax because I saw too many people have issues that I could help solve—but many don't because they feel uncomfortable reaching out to me.
My goal is to change that.
If you're reading this, you're likely thinking about your finances, your future, or your family's well-being—but maybe something's holding you back from taking the next step.
Let me start by saying this: meeting with me is easy. There's no pressure, no judgment, and no hard sell. Just a conversation.
You might be telling yourself:
“I should have done this years ago.”
“My finances are a mess—I’m embarrassed.”
“I’m not sure what I need, so I’m afraid to ask.”
“I don’t want to be sold something.”
“I’m just not ready yet.”
I hear these concerns all the time. And I get it. But here's the truth: you don't need to have anything figured out before we talk. That’s my job—to help you sort through the unknowns, uncover opportunities, and build a plan that feels right for you.
Whether you're thinking about retirement spending, managing a windfall, preparing for a life transition, or trying to plan for unforeseen events, our first meeting is simply a chance for you to ask questions and get answers—from someone who’s on your side.
Whether you choose to move forward or not, you’ll walk away from the meeting with more clarity than you had before—and that alone is worth your time.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation.
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