In the latest episode of Work Ethic, Ethic CEO Doug Scott sits down with Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth.
In the latest episode of Work Ethic, Ethic CEO Doug Scott sits down with Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth. Known for her distinctive market commentary across Bloomberg, CNBC, and other outlets, Dawson brings a clear-eyed perspective on what makes wealth management both challenging and deeply nuanced.
In the conversation, Dawson reflects on her unconventional path into finance, from leaving high school early to pursue ballet to building a career in markets and wealth management. She shares why hard work matters, but only if it’s applied in the right direction, and why curiosity is one of the most important drivers of long-term success.
The episode also explores the realities of managing wealth in a world shaped by volatility, taxes, liquidity needs, emotion, and rapid technological change. Dawson makes the case that wealth management is often more complex than people assume, and that success depends as much on temperament and judgment as it does on technical skill.
Inside the episode:
- Volatility is a feature, not a bug: Why market volatility is part of investing, not something investors can wish away.
- The biggest mistake is emotional timing: Why trying to buy at the exact bottom and sell at the exact top often destroys value.
- Find the right river to swim in: Why hard work alone is not enough without the right fit, direction, and momentum.
- Wealth is more complex than it looks: Why taxes, liquidity events, and investor behavior make wealth management uniquely demanding.
- Curiosity drives work ethic: Why continuous learning may be the most important career advantage of all.
Whether you’re thinking about markets, leadership, or building a career over time, Dawson offers a thoughtful perspective on staying steady in complexity and continuing to learn through change.
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