RETIREMENT GUIDE. PLAN NAVIGATOR. COACH'S HEART. EXPLORER'S SPIRIT. SPORTS FAN.

For Chris Sabol, helping people understand how to save for retirement is the most rewarding part of his work. Outgoing and approachable, he enjoys connecting with people and making an unfamiliar subject feel more manageable. Whether he’s talking through a 401(k) plan or coaching from the sidelines, Chris brings enthusiasm, encouragement, and a belief in the difference a positive attitude can make.

As a Retirement Plan Specialist at Coastal Bridge Advisors, Chris works with employers and plan participants to help them understand their 401(k) plans and retirement savings options. He also draws on his relationship-building skills to help grow the firm’s retirement plan business.

With a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Connecticut State University and two decades of retirement services experience, Chris brings a strong foundation in communication and client service to his role. His career includes consulting and sales leadership positions at Paychex Retirement Services, where he earned Diamond Club, Conference, and Circle of Excellence honors. Most recently, he served as a Senior Retirement Plan Consultant with ERISA Fiduciary Services/CFM Advisors Inc.

Born and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut, Chris remains rooted in his hometown, where he and his wife, Norma, are raising their children, Natalie and Zachary. Outside work, he coaches his daughter’s club softball team and his son’s Little League team, and serves as Vice President of the Norwalk Girls Softball League. He also enjoys a round of golf and cheering on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. His time in Japan as an exchange student helped inspire a love of travel that he now shares with his children. Whether exploring somewhere new or spending a weekend at the ballfield, Chris is happiest sharing those experiences with his family.