Retirement Blueprint
Retirement Blueprint is your go-to weekly podcast for clear and insightful retirement planning guidance. Hosted by financial expert Glen Smith CFP®, CRPC®, each episode is designed to deliver practical strategies and actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of retirement and build a confident financial future.
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
About this episode
Most people think retirement is about reaching a certain age or hitting a specific number. How retirement feels is often shaped years earlier, especially in the five years leading up to it.
In this episode of Retirement Blueprint, Glen Smith explores how individuals who retire early begin thinking differently about time, money, and purpose. Drawing on his years of experience working with business owners, executives, and professionals, Glen explains why this five-year window can be the most important period.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly! To learn more about the planning process at GDS Wealth Management, visit gdswealth.com.
Disclosure
GDS Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is for educational purposes only and is not personalized financial advice. All investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No investment strategy, approach, or standard of care guarantees future performance or success. Viewers should consider their individual circumstances or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
About this episode
After years of working with successful families, one pattern becomes clear: financial independence isn’t just about earning more. It’s about managing money with intention.
In this episode of Retirement Blueprint, Glen Smith discusses five habits commonly seen among financially independent individuals in their 50s, a stage where financial decisions often carry outsized impact. Rather than focusing on tactics alone, this episode emphasizes clarity, including how understanding what you want your next chapter to look like often can simplify financial decision-making over time.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly! To learn more about the planning process at GDS Wealth Management, visit gdswealth.com.
Disclosure
GDS Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational purposes only and not personalized investment advice. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy guarantees results. See Form ADV at adviserinfo.sec.gov.