About this episode

Dana Giacchetto, a financial advisor to Hollywood's elite, shares his journey from managing money to committing fraud in pursuit of fame.

In the late ‘90s, Dana Giacchetto wasn’t just managing money, he was managing access. As a financial advisor to Hollywood’s elite, he moved in the same orbit as rising stars like Leonardo DiCaprio. But Dana’s real addiction wasn’t wealth – it was the scene. Positioning himself as a punk rock money manager, Dana blurred the line between business and nightlife, chasing clout as much as returns. Seduced by fame and proximity, he began dipping into client funds – mixing accounts, backing risky deals, and using their money to finance his own lavish lifestyle. What started as access turned into a con, where trust was the currency – and Dana spent it fast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Dana Giacchetto

Topics covered

• financial fraud
• celebrity culture
• trust and deception
• Hollywood
• lifestyle
• money management

Keywords

• financial advisor
• Hollywood elite
• fraud
• celebrity
• lifestyle
• money management
• trust

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Organizations: Audible

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