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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.

May 2026 Market Review

May 2026 Market Review

June 2nd, 2026|4 min read

RSUs, ISOs, & Stock Options: The Hidden Risk

RSUs, ISOs, & Stock Options: The Hidden Risk

June 2nd, 2026|6 min read

Am I Really on Track for Retirement? A Reality Check for Investors

Am I Really on Track for Retirement? A Reality Check for Investors

May 29th, 2026|4 min read

Is Your 401(k) On Track? Why Online Retirement Calculators Can Be Misleading

Is Your 401(k) On Track? Why Online Retirement Calculators Can Be Misleading

May 27th, 2026|4 min read

The Best Investment Strategy for High Earners (Simple Beats Complex)

The Best Investment Strategy for High Earners (Simple Beats Complex)

May 26th, 2026|5 min read

Is $5 Million Enough to Retire?

Is $5 Million Enough to Retire?

May 20th, 2026|5 min read

How Much Net Worth You Should Have at 35, 45, and 55

How Much Net Worth You Should Have at 35, 45, and 55

May 19th, 2026|5 min read

Roth Conversions: The Window Most People Miss

Roth Conversions: The Window Most People Miss

May 18th, 2026|5 min read

May Mid-Month Market Update

May Mid-Month Market Update

May 15th, 2026|4 min read

Why Smart People Make Bad Money Decisions

Why Smart People Make Bad Money Decisions

May 15th, 2026|4 min read

Outdated Money Rules?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Outdated Money Rules?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

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April 2026 Market Review

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What’s Different About  Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Today and Why It Matters for Retirement Planning

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What’s Different About  Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Today and Why It Matters for Retirement Planning

April 24th, 2026|5 min read