Designing a Life of Purpose, Connection, Joy, and Adventure.
Author, speaker, financial advisor, and podcaster exploring what it means to live more intentionally. Through practical insights and meaningful conversations, Gary helps you align your choices with what matters most.
The Author
For more than 34 years, Gary Barss has worked closely with individuals and families as a financial advisor, helping them navigate important decisions about their money, their future, and their lives.
Over time, Gary’s work became about more than financial decisions. It became about understanding people—their values, their choices, their relationships, and what truly matters to them.
That curiosity has led Gary into writing, speaking, podcasting, and conversations with people from all walks of life.
The Intentional Life
What if a better life isn’t about doing more—but about being more intentional about what you do? Without intention, it is easy to spend our time, energy, and money on what feels urgent while the things that matter most quietly move to the background.
The Intentional Life offers a practical framework to stop drifting and start designing a life that reflects your true values—covering goal setting, family connection, generosity, habits, and legacy.
Read Gary’s Story
Explore More of Gary’s Work
Gary’s curiosity about people, their experiences, and the stories behind their choices comes to life through two very different podcast projects.
Reverb Podcast
Deep dive conversations exploring career stories, turning points, and valuable life lessons with guests from diverse backgrounds.
Now That’s Hilarious!
Bringing 10 years of stand-up comedy experience to the mic, Gary explores humor, storytelling, and the art of not taking life too seriously.
Future Books
More stories, more ideas, and more ways to help you live with intention.
Latest Episodes & Media
Ready to Create a Life Aligned with What Matters Most?
Whether you’re looking to book Gary for a speaking event, ask a question about The Intentional Life, or just say hello—reach out today and start the conversation