Retirement Blueprint

By GDS Wealth Management

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 pract

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How many episodes does Retirement Blueprint have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Retirement Blueprint episodes:

July 14, 2026 More Money, More Stress? (The Hidden Tradeoff)
About this episode
Most people believe that financial stress disappears as income grows. That's often when it changes shape.
Learn the strategies that help successful professionals turn income into flexibility and confidence.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
Discover a higher level of wealth management. Learn More.
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.
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4min
July 07, 2026 High Income, Still No Freedom? (Why You Feel Trapped)
About this episode
You're saving. You're investing. You're doing everything you're supposed to do.
So why does financial freedom still feel out of reach?
This is the conversation I wish more high earners would have before they spend another decade chasing a number that won't solve the real problem.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
Discover a curated wealth management experience. Book a Call.
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.
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5min
June 30, 2026 If Warren Buffett Reviewed Your Portfolio, He’d Likely Start Here
About this episode
Glen Smith discusses the principle that has quietly guided Buffett’s approach for decades and why many high-income professionals overlook it.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
Discover a higher level of wealth management. Book a Call.
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.
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5min
June 23, 2026 Why High Earners Still Struggle to Build Wealth (Munger’s Take)
About this episode
Glen Smith shares how one high-income client went from constantly upgrading their lifestyle to finally creating real financial flexibility.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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6min
June 16, 2026 You Make Good Money… So Why Don’t You Feel Rich?
About this episode
Glen Smith breaks down why many high earners still feel financially stuck — even with strong incomes and successful careers.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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5min
June 09, 2026 What High Earners Get Wrong About Early Retirement
About this episode
Glen Smith shares why traditional FIRE strategies often fall short for high earners and how to think about financial independence in a more flexible, realistic way.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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7min
June 02, 2026 RSUs, ISOs & Stock Options: The Hidden Risk
About this episode
Glen Smith walks through how to think about RSUs, options, and diversification, so your portfolio supports your future, not just your employer. He explains how stock compensation fits into a broader wealth plan and why diversification is often about managing risk, not timing the market.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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6min
May 26, 2026 The Best Investment Strategy for High Earners (Simple Beats Complex)
About this episode
Most high earners don’t have an income problem. They have a tax coordination problem.
In this episode of Retirement Blueprint, Glen Smith discusses investment strategies for high earners with limited time. Also, why the goal isn’t to chase a “perfect” portfolio, but to build one that’s easier to maintain through changing markets and different stages of life.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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6min
May 19, 2026 How Much Net Worth You Should Have at 35, 45, and 55
About this episode
Many high earners feel behind at 35, 45, and 55, but early wealth-building isn’t about hitting a number; it’s about building the right foundation. Savings habits, lifestyle discipline, and income trajectory often matter more than net worth in this phase.
In our latest Retirement Blueprint episode, Glen Smith shares what “on track” can look like and why context matters.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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6min
May 12, 2026 Why Pre-Tax Accounts Can Backfire for High Earners
About this episode
Most high earners don’t have an income problem. They have a tax coordination problem.
In this episode of Retirement Blueprint, Glen Smith shares one of the most common planning gaps for doctors and executives: relying too heavily on pre-tax strategies without a long-term tax plan.
New episodes of Retirement Blueprint weekly!
If you would like guidance building a financial strategy that aligns your spending, saving, and long-term goals into a clear, sustainable plan, the team at GDS Wealth Management can help.
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.
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6min

FAQs about Retirement Blueprint:

How many episodes does Retirement Blueprint have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.