Press Release

  • World Premiere · May 5, 2026
  • AMC Thoroughbred 20 · Franklin, TN
  • Free Admission
  • No obligation · No Pitch

FRANKLIN, TN — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A new documentary film, The Retirement Reset, will make its world premiere on May 5, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, bringing national attention to growing concerns around retirement security, “The Great Taking,” the Next Great Depression, and the future of retirement for millions of Americans.

The film arrives at a time when millions of Americans are approaching retirement amid growing concerns about market volatility, inflation, and long-term financial security.

Produced by the founder of Retirement Renegade Andrew Winnett, CFF, The Retirement Reset is a documentary that examines risks facing retirement savings, “The Great Taking,” the next great depression, and the challenges many Americans face when trying to turn their life savings into reliable retirement income. The film features interviews with economists, financial professionals, policymakers, and public figures including Tucker Carlson, Ben Stein, ITR Economics with Lauren Saidel-Baker, Bud Hulsey, Don Grande, Alex Newman, Justin Haskins, Sheryl Moore, Tom Hegna, Roy H. Williams, John Di Domenico, Julie Auch, and James Patrick.

The documentary explores questions many Americans are beginning to ask: Are retirement accounts as secure as people believe? What happens to retirement savings during major economic downturns? And most importantly, how can individuals build retirement plans designed to provide income they cannot outlive?

According to the film’s creator, the documentary was inspired by a personal experience that changed the course of his life.

“My dad passed away unexpectedly when he was 45 years old, and my mom was left with a mortgage, two kids at home, and no income. She received life insurance money and was terrified of losing it. When I saw how the financial system worked and how much people could lose to fees, market downturns, and poor planning, I knew there had to be a better way. I made this film because people deserve to understand the risks they face in retirement and what they can do about it.” — Andrew Winnett, Producer of The Retirement Reset

The film positions retirement not just as an investment problem, but as an income and planning problem—and aims to start a broader conversation about how Americans can better prepare for retirement and an economic collapse. The project is part of a broader mission focused on helping people build retirement income strategies and educate people how to put pressure on their local policy makers to change retirement planning.

The world premiere will take place May 5, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, with additional screenings and distribution planned following the premiere.

Premiere Details:

A Different Way of Seeing Retirement

The film positions retirement not just as an investment problem, but as an income and planning problem—and aims to start a broader national conversation about how Americans can better prepare for retirement and an increasingly fragile economic environment.

The project is part of a broader mission focused on helping people build retirement income strategies and educating individuals on how to advocate for better retirement planning policy at the local and state level.

The world premiere will take place May 5, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, at Franklin AMC. Additional screenings and distribution are planned following the premiere.

About The Retirement Reset

As you approach retirement, the The Retirement Reset is a documentary exploring retirement security, The Great Taking, the Next Great Depression, and retirement planning in America. Through interviews with economists, financial professionals, policymakers, and public figures, the film examines the challenges facing retirees and pre-retirees—and explores strategies designed to help individuals protect what they have worked their entire lives to build.

Producer Statement

In Andrew Winnett’s own words

“I didn’t set out to make a movie. I set out to solve a problem.

When I was younger, my dad passed away unexpectedly at 45 years old. My mom was left with a mortgage, two kids still at home, and no income. She received life insurance money, and I remember how terrified she was of losing it. She wasn’t worried about getting rich. She was worried about running out of money and losing everything.

Years later, when I entered the financial industry, I thought I was going to help people. But the more I learned, the more I realized that most people weren’t being shown how retirement actually works. They were being sold products, portfolios, and market returns—but very few people were being shown how to turn their life savings into income they could rely on for the rest of their lives.

I started asking bigger questions. What happens if the market crashes right before someone retires? What happens if inflation rises? What happens if taxes go up? What happens if people live longer than expected? And most importantly—what happens if people run out of income?

That’s why I made The Retirement Reset. This film is about education and awareness. It’s about helping people understand the risks they face and the decisions they need to make. My hope is that this film starts a conversation across the country about retirement, UCC Article 8, “The Great Taking,” the next great depression, and helps people take action so they can retire with confidence and peace of mind.”

-Andrew Winnett, CFF · Founder, Retirement Renegade · Producer, The Retirement Reset

About Andrew Winnett

Andrew Winnett is a retirement strategist, educator, and the creator of The Retirement Reset documentary. He is the founder of Retirement Renegade, a retirement education and planning firm focused on helping individuals and families build retirement income strategies designed to provide reliable income and long-term financial security.

Andrew entered the financial industry after a personal experience in his own family made him realize how unprepared many families are when a primary income earner passes away or when retirement begins. After witnessing firsthand the fear and uncertainty his family experienced, Andrew made it his mission to help people better prepare for retirement and protect what they have worked their entire lives to build.

Over the years, Andrew has worked with individuals, families, and business owners to help them transition from saving for retirement to living in retirement — focusing on income planning, risk management, and long-term financial stability.

The Retirement Reset is Andrew’s first documentary film and is part of his broader mission to educate Americans about retirement, financial security, and retirement income planning.

Media Contact:

Brandon Lerch
Marketing Director, Retirement Renegade
[email protected]
(615) 694-8222
www.retirementrenegade.com

For press credentials, interview requests, or media kit: [email protected]

FAQs

The Retirement Reset is a feature-length documentary film produced by retirement expert Andrew Winnett, CFF. The film explores retirement security, "The Great Taking," the next great depression, and the specific risks most financial advisors will never voluntarily put in front of their clients.

Through interviews with economists, financial professionals, policymakers, and public figures—including Tucker Carlson, Ben Stein, and Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics—the film examines the challenges facing retirees and pre-retirees, and explores strategies designed to help individuals build protected retirement income plans.

The world premiere of The Retirement Reset takes place on May 5, 2026 at AMC Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin, Tennessee. Red Carpet begins at 5:00 PM and the film starts at 6:15 PM. Admission is free. There is no sales pitch. No obligation. Just the film.
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No. Admission to the world premiere is completely free. There is no sales pitch and no obligation of any kind. The mission of this film is education—and that means making it accessible to everyone who needs to hear it.

The Great Taking refers to a legal structure under UCC Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Under this structure, assets held in brokerage accounts, IRAs, and 401(k)s are not legally owned by the investor in the same way cash in a wallet is. In a financial collapse, the institution holding those assets may have legal priority over account holders—meaning creditors can be paid before you are.

This is not a theory—it has happened over 190 times in American history. Most financial advisors have never discussed this with their clients. The Retirement Reset covers what The Great Taking is, why it matters, and what a genuinely protected retirement structure looks like.

Andrew Winnett is a Certified Financial Fiduciary and the founder of Retirement Renegade, a retirement education and planning firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. He has spent 17 years helping 5,000+ families build retirement income plans focused on protection, reliability, and income that lasts a lifetime.

Andrew is also the author of The Joseph Strategy and the host of Retirement Renegade Radio on WLAC Nashville. The Retirement Reset is his first time producing a documentary film.

The Retirement Reset features interviews with a broad range of economists, financial professionals, policymakers, and public figures, including: Tucker Carlson, Ben Stein, Lauren Saidel-Baker (ITR Economics), Bud Hulsey, Don Grande, Alex Newman, Justin Haskins, Sheryl Moore, Tom Hegna, Roy H. Williams, John Di Domenico, Julie Auch, and James Patrick.

Yes. Additional in-person screenings and online streaming options are planned following the May 5 world premiere. Visit retirementrenegade.com for updates on streaming availability and upcoming screening dates.

Reserve Free Seat →

Seating is limited. The premiere is one night only at Franklin AMC in Franklin, Tennessee. Red Carpet begins at 5:00 PM, film starts at 6:15 PM. Free admission. No pitch. No obligation.

Media inquiries, interview requests, and press credential requests should be directed to:

 

Brandon Lerch - Marketing Director, Retirement Renegade
[email protected]

(615) 694-8222
www.retirementrenegade.com

Andrew Winnett is the founder of Retirement Renegade, a direct and protective retirement planner focused on helping everyday families avoid Wall Street risk and hidden fees. After losing his father at 45, he watched his mother face low wage work and predatory costs, then helped her build a secure retirement, which became the mission behind his firm. A Certified Financial Fiduciary with more than 17 years of experience, Andrew specializes in safe income strategies, Social Security optimization, tax reduction, and long term care planning. He is the author of The Joseph Strategy and a producer of retirement focused films. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, he is a devoted husband to Jess, a father of four, an outdoorsman who enjoys camping and fishing, and a proud supporter of the A21 Campaign.