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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.
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
Optimize Social Security
Estate Planning | Market | Financial Planning
Optimize Social Security
April 21st, 2026|5 min read
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
Think Like Someone Who Retires Early
Investing | Estate Planning | Financial Planning
Think Like Someone Who Retires Early
March 27th, 2026|3 min read
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Is It Worth Working With a Wealth Manager? What to Know Before Choosing an Advisor
Estate Planning | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Is It Worth Working With a Wealth Manager? What to Know Before Choosing an Advisor
March 26th, 2026|4 min read
5 Habits of Financially Independent Individuals
Tax Strategies | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
5 Habits of Financially Independent Individuals
March 19th, 2026|4 min read
Mitigating Surtaxes for High-Income Earners
Tax Strategies | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Mitigating Surtaxes for High-Income Earners
March 16th, 2026|4 min read
How to Choose a Financial Advisor in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area
Investor | Investing | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
How to Choose a Financial Advisor in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area
March 11th, 2026|4 min read
February 2026 Market Review
February 2026 Market Review
March 3rd, 2026|5 min read
Finding the Gold in Social Security Planning
Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Finding the Gold in Social Security Planning
February 26th, 2026|4 min read
Simplifying Medicare and Health Insurance Decisions with ClearMatch
Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Simplifying Medicare and Health Insurance Decisions with ClearMatch
February 17th, 2026|2 min read
Extra Protection for What Matters Most: How EverSafe® Helps Safeguard Your Financial Life
Investor | Investing | Legacy Planning | Financial Planning
Extra Protection for What Matters Most: How EverSafe® Helps Safeguard Your Financial Life
February 6th, 2026|2 min read