Sanger's Story

He learned from his father.
Then he built his own firm.
Now he helps families build their legacy.

Sanger D. Smith, Founder of Decidedly Wealth Management
The Beginning

A financial advisor's son.

Sanger is the son of a financial advisor. He grew up watching his father, Shawn Smith, guide families through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives. He saw firsthand what it meant to serve people with integrity — and what it cost to do it well.

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics, Sanger joined his father's firm. He spent the next 10 years learning the craft, building relationships, and developing a deep conviction about what families really need from their financial advisor.

Building Decidedly

A firm built on conviction.

In 2022, Sanger founded Decidedly Wealth Management with a clear purpose: to enable family businesses to strategically utilize their wealth in accordance with their values, fostering a flourishing legacy.

He named the firm "Decidedly" because he believes insightful decision-making is the key to success for family businesses. Not just financial decisions — but the kind of decisions that shape how a family lives, leads, and leaves its mark.

We are passionate about serving family-owned businesses because we believe stronger families create stronger communities and are positively good for the world.

Lightheartedness
and humility.

That's how Sanger describes his approach. He helps family business owners navigate complex money decisions — not with jargon and pressure, but with clarity, warmth, and a genuine belief that communities are better if there are businesses run by families, not corporations.

Credentials

The training behind the trust.

CEPA

Certified Exit Planning Advisor

The gold standard in exit planning — specialized training to guide business owners through every dimension of a successful business transition.

BFA

Behavioral Financial Advisor

A designation focused on understanding how emotions and behavior influence financial decisions — helping clients make choices aligned with their values, not their fears.

APMA

Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor

Advanced training in portfolio construction and wealth management — ensuring your assets are stewarded with discipline and purpose.

Sanger and Shawn Smith — The Decidedly Podcast
Father & Son

750+ conversations about what matters.

The Decidedly Podcast is a place where Sanger and his dad, Shawn Smith, dive deep into what it means to make better decisions — whether it's growing your business, building wealth, improving your health, or strengthening relationships.

Over 750 episodes, they've built something rare: an honest, ongoing conversation between a father and son about how to live well and lead wisely. It's the same spirit Sanger brings to every client relationship.

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Published Author

Two books on wealth and significance.

Decidedly Wealthy by Sanger D. Smith and Shawn D. Smith

Decidedly Wealthy

5 Key Decisions to Transform Wealth to Significance

Co-authored with Shawn D. Smith, this book explores the five decisions that separate those who simply accumulate wealth from those who use it to create lasting meaning.

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A Life Rich with Significance by Sanger D. Smith

A Life Rich with Significance

Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact

Sanger's guide to moving beyond financial success into purposeful stewardship — aligning your wealth with the values and legacy that matter most to your family.

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Meet Sanger

Your first conversation
is free.

Sanger would welcome the opportunity to learn about your business, your family, and what matters most to you. No pressure, no pitch — just a conversation.

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(817) 615-9711 · Fort Worth, TX