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Glen D. Smith CFP® CRPC®
Glen Smith is the founder, CEO, and CIO of GDS Wealth Management, bringing more than 20 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and NFLPA-approved Registered Player Financial Advisor, Glen is recognized nationally for his market insights and has been named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list since 2019.
Outdated Money Rules? What Still Works Today
Outdated Money Rules? What Still Works Today
May 13th, 2026|4 min read
Why Pre-Tax Accounts Can Backfire for High Earners
Why Pre-Tax Accounts Can Backfire for High Earners
May 12th, 2026|6 min read
Whole Life Insurance: What Most People Get Wrong
Whole Life Insurance: What Most People Get Wrong
May 11th, 2026|5 min read
Time in the Market vs Timing the Market
Time in the Market vs Timing the Market
May 6th, 2026|4 min read
Is Retirement Planning Outdated? Here is What Most Plans Miss
Is Retirement Planning Outdated? Here is What Most Plans Miss
May 6th, 2026|4 min read
5 Simple Budget Strategies That Can Work in Real Life
5 Simple Budget Strategies That Can Work in Real Life
May 5th, 2026|4 min read
April 2026 Market Review
April 2026 Market Review
May 1st, 2026|4 min read
What You Need to Know Before Claiming Social Security
What You Need to Know Before Claiming Social Security
April 28th, 2026|5 min read
Is Social Security Running Out?
Is Social Security Running Out?
April 28th, 2026|6 min read
What’s Different About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Today and Why It Matters for Retirement Planning
Investing | Estate Planning | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
What’s Different About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Today and Why It Matters for Retirement Planning
April 24th, 2026|5 min read
Hidden Tax Traps in Retirement
Estate Planning | Tax Strategies | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Hidden Tax Traps in Retirement
April 21st, 2026|5 min read
When Should You Claim Social Security? Common Mistakes to Avoid
Estate Planning | Market | Financial Planning
When Should You Claim Social Security? Common Mistakes to Avoid
April 21st, 2026|5 min read
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Unexpected Tax Bill? Avoid Compromising Your Long-Term Financial Plan
Unexpected Tax Bill? Avoid Compromising Your Long-Term Financial Plan
April 15th, 2026|3 min read
How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? Understanding Financial Advisor Fees and What You’re Really Paying For
Investor | Investing | Estate Planning | Tax Strategies | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? Understanding Financial Advisor Fees and What You’re Really Paying For
April 14th, 2026|6 min read
Investing With a 5-Year Time Horizon
Investing | Estate Planning | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Investing With a 5-Year Time Horizon
April 13th, 2026|4 min read
April Mid-Month Market Update
April Mid-Month Market Update
April 10th, 2026|4 min read
6 Key Questions to Ask Before You Retire
Estate Planning | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
6 Key Questions to Ask Before You Retire
April 8th, 2026|4 min read
March 2026 Market Review
Investor | Investing | Market | Financial Planning
March 2026 Market Review
April 2nd, 2026|5 min read
How Do You Build a Plan That Creates True Financial Freedom?
Estate Planning | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
How Do You Build a Plan That Creates True Financial Freedom?
April 2nd, 2026|5 min read
Investing With a 5-Year Time Horizon
Investor | Investing | Market | Financial Planning
Investing With a 5-Year Time Horizon
March 30th, 2026|4 min read