Financial and retirement planning guidance from Kansas City‘s Scott Dougan of Elevated Retirement Group. Scott Dougan founded Elevated Retirement Group in 2003 in order to fill a niche he felt was not being addressed properly in the retirement planning environment – helping retirees and pre-retirees in the Kansas City metro area find answers to issues that may affect the quality of life during their retirement. Scott is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and holds a Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative license, which holds him to the fiduciary standard. He also holds insurance licenses in Kansas, Missouri and other states.
Your Retirement Elevated Podcast with Scott Dougan
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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Kansas City‘s Scott Dougan of Elevated Retirement Group. Scott Dougan founded Elevated Retirement Group in 2003 in order to fill a niche he felt was not being addressed properly in the retirement planning environment – helping retirees and pre-retirees in the Kansas City metro area find answers to issues that may affect the quality of life during their retirement. Scott is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and holds a Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative license, which holds him to the fiduciary standard. He also holds insurance licenses in Kansas, Missouri and other states.
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Your Account Balance Is Not the Number That Matters Most
For decades, retirement planning has focused on one question: How much have you saved? But once retirement begins, a different question takes center stage. In this episode, Scott explains why two retirees with identical account balances can have dramatically different retirement outcomes and why understanding your income needs may be far more important than the size of your nest egg. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 🔄 New Mindset: From saving to spending 📊 Withdrawal Rates: Measuring portfolio pressure 🎯 Start Purposefully: Give every dollar a job 📈 Make It Last: Flexibility through retirement 🧾 Tax Coordination: Smarter withdrawal strategies 💼 Want expert help in planning for your financial future? Apply for a consultation here 👉 https://calendly.com/erg-kc/introductory-phone-call-with-erg 📞 Call us: 913-393-4724 🌐 Visit our podcast website: https://listentoscott.com/ 📚🛠️ Check out Scott's book, Exceptional Retirement, and Retirement Toolkit Download here 👉 https://keap.page/bu413/exceptional-retirement-youtube.html 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retirement insights! 🔔 http://youtube.com/@erg-kc?sub_confirmation=1 📰 Read our latest articles on Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/author/scott-m-dougan-rfc-investment-adviser 📌 Follow us for expert retirement planning tips! https://www.facebook.com/elevatedretirementgroupkc/ #retirement #retirementplanning
June 18, 2026
Why Retirement Feels So Unsettling Even When You Have Enough
Retirement is supposed to feel exciting. No more alarms, deadlines, meetings, or work schedules. Yet many people find themselves feeling increasingly anxious as retirement approaches, even when the numbers say they're ready. Scott explores the emotional side of retirement and why confidence often comes from more than just having enough money. If retirement feels closer than ever, but excitement is being replaced by anxiety, tune in to learn how you can find confidence after the paycheck stops. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 🧠 Retirement Anxiety: Understanding the emotional transition ❓ Unanswered Questions: Why uncertainty creates stress 🛣️ What-If Planning: Preparing for life's curveballs 🎯 Purpose & Clarity: Knowing what you're retiring to 📋 Confidence Building: Creating a roadmap for retirement 💼 Want expert help in planning for your financial future? Apply for a consultation here 👉 https://calendly.com/erg-kc/introductory-phone-call-with-erg 📞 Call us: 913-393-4724 🌐 Visit our podcast website: https://listentoscott.com/ 📚🛠️ Check out Scott's book, Exceptional Retirement, and Retirement Toolkit Download here 👉 https://keap.page/bu413/exceptional-retirement-youtube.html 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retirement insights! 🔔 http://youtube.com/@erg-kc?sub_confirmation=1 📰 Read our latest articles on Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/author/scott-m-dougan-rfc-investment-adviser 📌 Follow us for expert retirement planning tips! https://www.facebook.com/elevatedretirementgroupkc/ #retirement #retirementplanning
June 11, 2026
Nobody Teaches You How to Turn Savings Into a Paycheck
💼 Want expert help in planning for your financial future? Apply for a consultation here 👉 https://calendly.com/erg-kc/introductory-phone-call-with-erg For most of your working life, the retirement message was simple: save consistently, invest for growth, and let time do the heavy lifting. But retirement changes the game. Scott explains why accumulating wealth and spending it are two completely different challenges. He explores the emotional shift from receiving a paycheck to creating one, and how to turn those savings into a paycheck you can trust. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 💵 Retirement Paychecks: Turning savings into dependable income 🧩 Income System: Why accounts alone aren't enough ⚖️ Withdrawal Strategy: Which accounts to use and when 📉 Sequence Risk: Protecting income during market downturns 🧾 Tax Coordination: Creating income without unnecessary taxes 📞 Call us: 913-393-4724 🌐 Visit our podcast website: https://listentoscott.com/ 📚🛠️ Check out Scott's book, Exceptional Retirement, and Retirement Toolkit Download here 👉 https://keap.page/bu413/exceptional-retirement-youtube.html 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retirement insights! 🔔 http://youtube.com/@erg-kc?sub_confirmation=1 📰 Read our latest articles on Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/author/scott-m-dougan-rfc-investment-adviser 📌 Follow us for expert retirement planning tips! https://www.facebook.com/elevatedretirementgroupkc/ #retirement #retirementplanning
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