This Veterans Day episode of The Pilot’s Advisor features Zach Smith from Pilot Tax for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing airline professionals: retirement tax planning
Today, Ryan explores how to navigate this critical phase, offering practical insights to help you create a strong foundation for a retirement that’s rewarding, balanced, and full of purpose.
On today’s show, Ryan digs into where he agrees, where he disagrees, and what he thinks is missing from Dave Ramsey’s approach entirely.
Raising kids used to follow a predictable pattern: they grow up, move out, and you finally get the house to yourself. But for many pilots today, that “empty nest” moment keeps getting delayed.
In this episode, Ryan delivers a “pilot report,” offering a timely look at today’s economic turbulence.
This book isn’t just about money strategies. It’s about why we make the choices we make, even when they don’t seem to make sense.
We’ll answer real questions from aviators facing turbulence in their retirement plans.
In today’s episode, Ryan brings a Marie Kondo-inspired approach to finances, helping you declutter, get organized, and let go of what no longer “sparks joy.”
April Fool’s Day is all about jokes and pranks, but when it comes to retirement planning, getting fooled can cost you real money.
When it comes to investing, are you picking winners or just playing favorites?
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Check the background of your financial professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.
The Pilot’s Advisor” LLC is a registered investment advisor with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and only conducts advisory business in states where it is properly notice-filed or otherwise excluded or exempted from notice-filing requirements. To get our most updated registration details, please click this link. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Podcasts and other materials made available on this site may contain opinions of the speaker, which are made as of the date of publication and are subject to change. These materials are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as individualized advice. All visitors should consult with the professional(s) of their choosing regarding the appropriateness of the discussed topics and methods to their personal situation.
Not all services will be necessary or appropriate for all clients, and the potential value and benefit of the adviser’s services will vary based upon a variety of factors, such as the client’s investment and financial circumstances and overall objectives. The effectiveness and potential success of adviser’s services can depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the manner and timing of implementation, the client’s tax bracket and financial circumstances, retirement savings, employer contribution rates, retirement plan investment options, coordination with the client and the client’s other engaged professionals, market conditions, and other factors.
The corporate logos featured on our website are used to indicate that we have assisted numerous employees from these companies. These logos and other protected marks are owned by and used with the permission of their respective owners. Our use of these logos does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship by the respective companies.
There can be no guarantee that future clients will have the same experience or outcomes as prior or current clients. Past performance and clients results do not guarantee future outcomes. All investing comes with risk, including risk of loss.
**32,000 equity positions across 42 countries measured as of May, 2025 across all investment portfolios made available through The Pilot’s Advisor. These totals include equity and geographic exposure obtained through pooled investment vehicles.
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