Welcome to Red Carpet Retirement™ with Adam Scott from WellAcre Wealth Management, LLC. In this podcast, we provide strategies and tools so those in the entertainment and creative industries can achieve greater financial and retirement security. We help make work optional so you only work when you want on the projects you love, with the people you like. Join us for this journey where we explore financial planning for creatives and business owners within the entertainment industry as Adam draws from years of expertise and guest experts to increase your certainty of a Red Carpet Retirement.

Red Carpet Retirement™
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Welcome to Red Carpet Retirement™ with Adam Scott from WellAcre Wealth Management, LLC. In this podcast, we provide strategies and tools so those in the entertainment and creative industries can achieve greater financial and retirement security. We help make work optional so you only work when you want on the projects you love, with the people you like. Join us for this journey where we explore financial planning for creatives and business owners within the entertainment industry as Adam draws from years of expertise and guest experts to increase your certainty of a Red Carpet Retirement.
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Recent Episodes

May 6, 2026
Push Me, Pull You: Why Markets Behave Unexpectedly in a Crisis (Ep. 43)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With war headlines, rising government debt, and fears of broader instability, many investors are asking a simple question:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why isn’t the market reacting more?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was recorded during a recent market pullback, when volatility and uncertainty were front of mind. Shortly afterwards, markets recovered—highlighting one of the central themes of this conversation: markets often move in ways that feel counterintuitive in the moment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adam Scott, CFP®, unpacks the apparent disconnect between alarming global events and a market that, at times, appears surprisingly resilient. Drawing on real client questions, he explores whether we’re truly in a crisis—and more importantly, whether markets are behaving irrationally or exactly as they tend to over time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adam breaks down the “push and pull” forces at work beneath the surface. He outlines resilient factors that can support markets even when headlines suggest they should be falling, and why the real challenge isn’t predicting the next move, but being properly positioned before volatility arrives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is less about a specific moment in the market—and more about understanding why markets often behave in ways that surprise investors during every crisis.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Takeaways</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why markets don’t always fall—even when the news feels overwhelmingly negative</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How quickly sentiment can shift, and what recent market recovery illustrates</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The hidden forces (earnings, innovation, AI) that can support markets during crises</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why every crisis feels unique—but investor reactions tend to repeat</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to think about portfolio positioning </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">before</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a downturn, not during it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The real risk of trying to time exits and re-entries during volatile periods</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why bonds can improve resilience—but only if you understand what you own</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with </b><b>Adam Scott, CFP®</b><b>: </b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-scott-cfp%C2%AE-86057a32/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Adam Scott</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellacre-wealth/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WellAcre Wealth</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wellacrewealth.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WellAcreWealth.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phone: </span><a href="tel:3102204946"><span style="font-weight: 400;">310-220-4946</span></a></li> </ul>

March 24, 2026
How to Feel More Alive: What Actually Makes Life Feel Good to Live? (Ep. 42)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What does it really take to feel energized, fulfilled, and happy in your life—at any stage?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Adam Scott, CFP®, is joined by his wife, Cynthia Scott, for a personal conversation about how lifestyle, environment, relationships, and daily habits shape how we actually experience life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cynthia shares a pivotal experience that changed her perspective, and the practical lessons she’s drawn from it. Together, they explore how community, walkability, physical activity, and learning new skills can increase happiness, purpose, and overall quality of life—whether you’re working, transitioning, or retired.</span></p> <p><b>Key topics:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> happiness, purpose, lifestyle design, community, habits, fulfillment, retirement planning, quality of life</span></p> <p><b>Key takeaways:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>How walkable environments increase connection and daily enjoyment</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Why learning new skills keeps life engaging at any age</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>How social groups build meaningful relationships</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Why convenience and accessibility drive better habits</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>And more</b></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with </b><b>Adam Scott, CFP®</b><b>: </b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-scott-cfp%C2%AE-86057a32/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Adam Scott</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellacre-wealth/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WellAcre Wealth</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wellacrewealth.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WellAcreWealth.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phone: </span><a href="tel:3102204946"><span style="font-weight: 400;">310-220-4946</span></a></li> </ul>

January 21, 2026
Medicare Advantage vs Medigap: A Decision That Shapes Your Retirement (Ep. 41)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Healthcare choices in retirement often feel routine at first, yet they can quietly shape finances, stress levels, and quality of life for decades.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How do you weigh lower monthly costs against long-term predictability? What happens when a decision made at 65 becomes harder to reverse later?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Adam Scott and co-host Patrice Sikora break down the real differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare with Medigap coverage. They explain how these options work, why many retirees choose Advantage plans, and where hidden costs and administrative hurdles can emerge. The conversation highlights timing, underwriting risk, managed care realities, and why planning for future health matters as much as present health.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Medicare decisions made at 65 can have lasting effects later in retirement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Medicare Advantage plans trade lower premiums for higher cost variability</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role Medigap plays in creating predictable healthcare expenses</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What underwriting rules mean if you try switching plans later in life</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How time, stress, and care coordination factor into healthcare planning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And more!</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with </b><b>Adam Scott, CFP®</b><b>: </b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-scott-cfp%C2%AE-86057a32/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Adam Scott</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellacre-wealth/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WellAcre Wealth</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wellacrewealth.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WellAcreWealth.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Phone: <a href="tel:3102204946">310-220-4946</a></li> </ul>
44 total episodes available with 5 transcripts
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