Stories Behind the Wealth

Stories Behind the Wealth is a show for high-earning professionals who want more than just financial advice—they want real-life insight. Hosted by Gaffar Chowdhury, a seasoned wealth planning professional and Founder of District Wealth Strategies, this podcast shares the untold stories of successful people navigating wealth with purpose, clarity, and confidence. From mindset shifts to pivotal life decisions, each episode highlights the personal side of financial success—where strategy meets humanity. No jargon. No guesswork. Just authentic conversations with people who’ve been there. Money talks. We listen. And the stories might just change how you think about wealth.

Episodes

Building Spartan Shield: Lessons in Leadership, GovCon, and Growth with Jack Longanacre (Ep. 3)

October 21, 2025 • 40 mins

From late nights fueled by Red Bull to building a 50+ person team, Jack Longanacre’s journey proves that growth is never a straight line. In this episode, Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, sits down with Jack Longanacre, CPA, CGFM, MPA, President and CEO of Spartan Shield Solutions, to explore how a veteran’s discipline, a CPA’s precision, and …

From Civil Rights to Legal Leadership: A Conversation with Benjamin F. Wilson (Ep. 2)

September 8, 2025 • 53 mins

From the turbulent civil rights era in Mississippi to becoming Chairman of one of the nation’s leading environmental law firms, Benjamin F. Wilson’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of Stories Behind the Wealth, host Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, sits down with Ben Wilson, the retired Chairman of Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., to …

Meet Your Guide: The Voice Behind District Wealth Strategies (Ep. 1)

July 15, 2025 • 18 mins

What drives someone to start a financial firm after 17 years in the industry? In this debut episode of Stories Behind the Wealth, Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to launching District Wealth Strategies. With sincerity and vision, he reflects on the lessons learned from his parents’ work ethic, the complexity …

Stories Behind the Wealth Coming Soon

July 11, 2025 • 3 mins

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