About Us
We believe retirement planning should never begin with financial products.
It should begin with understanding your goals, your family, and the retirement lifestyle you want to enjoy.
Once those goals are clearly defined, you can build a written retirement plan designed specifically for your life.
Our MissionThe Smart Retirement Show helps you retire with confidence. Each week, hosts Zac Blackerby and Ford Stokes, RSSA®, MBA, break down complex retirement topics—Social Security, Medicare, taxes, inflation, RMDs, estate planning, market volatility, and generating dependable income—into clear, practical conversations.
No jargon, no scare tactics, no sales pitches—just straightforward, educational guidance to make better retirement decisions.
Meet Your Hosts
Zac Blackerby
Host
Zac Blackerby is a broadcaster, entrepreneur, and podcast host known for making complex topics approachable and engaging. His conversational interviewing style helps listeners better understand retirement planning through practical discussions and thoughtful questions.
Zac's passion for helping audiences learn makes every episode informative, enjoyable, and easy to follow.
Ford Stokes, RSSA®, MBA
Host
Ford Stokes is a nationally recognized Financial Advisor, Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®), author of The Smart Retirement Plan, financial radio show host, member of the Forbes Finance Council, contributor to Forbes.com, and retirement educator.
Ford has spent decades helping individuals and families prepare for retirement by protecting and growing their wealth through comprehensive retirement planning.
His areas of focus include:
• Retirement Income Planning
• Social Security Optimization
• Tax-Efficient Retirement Strategies
• Tactical Asset Allocation
• Strategic Investment Management
• Medicare Planning
• Estate Planning
• Legacy Planning
Ford believes every family deserves a written retirement plan that provides confidence, clarity, and financial independence throughout retirement.
Ready to Build Your Smart Retirement Plan?
Whether you're preparing to retire within the next few years or you're already enjoying retirement, we'd love the opportunity to help you evaluate your current plan.
Schedule a complimentary Retirement Review to discuss your retirement goals and receive an educational review of your current strategy.
Your review may include:
• Portfolio Analysis
• Retirement Income Analysis
• Retirement Income Gap Analysis
• Social Security Review
• Retirement Tax Planning Discussion
• Retirement Planning Recommendations
There is no cost and no obligation.
Questions?
We’d love to help.
Please submit the inquiry form and we will be back with you as soon as possible.