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The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast

The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast

By: Ryan Fleming
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Financial and retirement planning guidance from pilot and financial advisor Ryan Fleming. The show will help you figure out how to take your financial plan from takeoff to landing with smooth sailing along the journey. We’ll teach both pilots and non-pilots what it takes to have a successful financial future. The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast® will answer your questions about 401(k)s, IRAs, taxes in retirement, long term care needs and much more.Copyright Ryan Fleming 2022 Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump Accounts: Free Money or Financial Distraction?
    Jul 7 2026

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    Trump Accounts are here, but are they really the best way to jump-start your child’s financial future? Ryan explains what these new 530A Trump Accounts are and how they stack up against other options. While the concept of teaching kids to invest early is powerful, Ryan questions whether these accounts are truly the most efficient tool for long-term planning. Before you rush to open one, find out if this is a savvy move or just overhyped “free money.”

    Here’s what we cover in this episode:

    💰 Trump Accounts 101: What are they and how do they work?

    🧾 Account Details: Rules, eligibility, and ownership

    📈 Investment Choices: Comparing other savings vehicles

    🛠️ Practical Steps: What parents should consider

    Trump Accounts: The Pilot’s Preflight Briefing:

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    https://trumpaccounts.gov

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    Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

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    16 mins
  • What Your 4th of July Traditions Can Teach You About Money
    Jul 2 2026

    This year's Fourth of July carries a little extra weight as we celebrate 250 years of American independence, and that's worth a moment. But between the hot dogs, the parades, and the fireworks, we started thinking about how many of our favorite holiday traditions have a pretty natural financial parallel. So that's what Ryan’s doing today… and the comparisons might surprise you.

    Here’s what we cover in this episode:

    🎆 Market Volatility: Fireworks can be unpredictable

    🌭 Emergency Funds: Be ready when life happens

    🗽 Financial Freedom: Independence takes discipline

    📈 Long-Term Investing: Avoid speculation and gambling

    💰 Forced Savings: Consistency creates opportunity

    🛫 Pilot Planning: Freedom through preparation

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    Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

    The Pilot's Advisor Podcast is also on video. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EIEBW2

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    18 mins
  • SDBAs vs. Target Date Funds – The 401K Mistake Most Pilots Make
    Jun 25 2026

    If you're a pilot, there's a good chance your retirement savings are sitting in a target date fund you selected years ago and haven't thought about since. The problem is that the fund doesn't know anything about your pension, your spouse's income, your retirement timeline, or the unique challenges pilots face. In this episode, Ryan explores a little-known feature inside many 401(k) plans and shares research that may change the way you think about retirement planning.

    Here’s what we cover in this episode:

    📉 DIY Penalty: The cost of going alone

    🧠 Behavior Gap: Emotions hurt investor returns

    💧 Cost Leaks: Small expenses compound over time

    ✈️ SDBAs Explained: More options inside your 401(k)

    📋 Case Study: Personalized planning in action

    🚀 Pilot Advantage: Retirement planning beyond average

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    Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

    The Pilot's Advisor Podcast is also on video. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EIEBW2

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    26 mins
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