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The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast
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.
Episodes
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Memories Of Kevin Greene, Happy New Year, And What’s Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Have you thought about what life is going to be like for you in retirement? Is there a particular lifestyle you’re seeking? Not all retirement planning is…
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What Should I Do With My Old 401(k) Accounts?
As 2020 winds down, it might be a good time to take an inventory of your financial life to make sure everything is running smoothly to set you up for success…
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A Review Of The Top Places To Retire
Is the place where you’d like to retire on the Top 15 list? On this episode, we’ll review the US News & World Report’s top 15 retirement locations and share…
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The Financial Forecaster
There are plenty of financial lessons to be learned from almost every area of life. And since the Weather Channel is everyone’s favorite station to let play in…
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Even Financial Hindsight Is 20/20
Just like any decision in life, making financial choices would be a lot easier with the benefit of hindsight. Let’s talk about some of the things we might hear…
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The Customer Isn’t Always Right
Ryan checks in from Belgium as the election nears and coronavirus cases increase. And the lessons being learned right now relate well to that old saying in the…
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Does The Presidential Election Matter To My Portfolio?
This year's election is on the horizon and many people have strong emotions and opinions going into it. Emotions can take over during this time and cause…
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Life Advice From Those Who Have Lived Through Retirement
This episode won’t be all about financial stuff. Sometimes it’s nice just to step back and listen to the experience of those who have come before us. We…
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Eye Opening Stats Showing How Americans Save
Vanguard’s “How America Saves 2020” report is packed with lots of intriguing stats and findings about Americans and how they save for retirement in the crazy…
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Refinancing Considerations With Kelly Phillips
Today Kelly Phillips joins Ryan for this week's episode. Kelly works with Fairway Independent Mortgage as a broker and she has more than 20 years of experience…
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Obsolete Retirement Planning Ideas
Just like your iPhone or your computer can become obsolete and need to be replaced, the way that some people think about retirement is obsolete and needs to be…
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On The House: How Your Home(s) Fit Into Your Retirement Plan
We get a lot of questions about how the house (or houses) fit into retirement plans. From downsizing to rental properties to interest rates, let’s explore some…
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Special Edition: The Ticking Tax Time Bomb Story
This episode is a throwback to the original audio recording that helped eventually launch the Pilot's Advisor Podcast. But the message is still applicable…
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Financial Do's & Don'ts
The financial world can be difficult to navigate, especially during tough times like we are in right now. Ryan has made a list of do's and don'ts to help guide…
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Financial Planning For Couples
When it comes to finances and couples, we often see that one spouse handles the money, while the other one is left in the dark. Today Ryan and Lee talk about…
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Longevity Risk & Investment Rules
Living a long time isn’t supposed to be a bad thing and it almost seems counterintuitive to categorize it as a risk. But it is. Let’s take a look at how…
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Investment Philosophy
Rocky times in the stock market sparks a lot of fear in many investors. Ryan and Lee will discuss why remaining calm and committing to a plan is the key to get…
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Are You Clinging To False Hope?
We often find that people are clinging to certain ideas or beliefs that end up giving them a sense of false hope about their retirement. It’s a dangerous…
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Financial Blunders
Today Lee and Ryan talk about some of the common mistakes that they see pre-retirees make. They discuss how these mistakes may impact someone's ability to…
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Keeping Calm When The Market Feels Like A Roller Coaster
Lee Hyder returns to the show today to talk about getting through volatile times in the market. We discuss Lee's investment philosophy and how he educates his…
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The Importance Of Making Your Money Survive With Lee Hyder
We invite special guest Lee Hyder to the show today! Lee is a financial advisor who works out of the Akron, Ohio area. We talk to Lee about the differences…
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Father's Day Circle Of Wealth
On today's podcast, we give a special shoutout to all the dads for fathers day! We will also dive into finding out your "why" for your money. Are you spending…
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Mailbag Edition And A Sneak Peak At A Future Episode
This week we dive into the mailbag to answer some listener questions. We discuss online retirement calculators, 401(k) contributions, and diversification in…
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Stories From Alaska
We have a little bit different flavor for today's episode. Ryan recorded a series of stories during a recent layover in Alaska. Hear his thoughts on supporting…
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Sean Burke Interview
Today Ryan sits down with good friend and fellow pilot, Sean Burke. Sean discusses his thoughts on enjoying the down time right now, instead of trying to start…
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Bear Markets
Ryan flies solo on today's show and has some words to share about "bear" markets. What are they? Are we in one right now? How long is it going to last? Will…
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Special Guest: Essential Fiscal Lessons With Aaron Hagan
Today's show is a treat. Aaron Hagan of Emerald Coast Interview Consulting joins Ryan to talk about the Coronavirus pandemic and how it's impacting pilots…
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PROMO: Interview With Aaron Hagan
A quick promo to tell you about our next guest on The Pilot's Advisor, Aaron Hagan of Emerald Coast Interview Consulting. Show Notes & Info: Fleming FG…
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An Update On Coronavirus, The Markets, & The Impact On Pilots
Ryan has continued to fly during the Coronavirus pandemic and his international travels have provided him with a unique perspective on how different nations…
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Why Use An Advisor? With Special Guest Lee Hyder
Friend of the show Lee Hyder drops in to talk about the reasons why it's so critical to work with a financial advisor. Lee brings a lot of years of financial…
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Major Retirement Problem: "Dead" 401(k)s... Do You Have One?
If you've worked for a couple of different companies in your career then you probably have left a few 401(k)s or retirement accounts behind with the old…
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The Retirement Age Debate
Many countries across the world are debating changes to official (and unofficial) retirement ages that will have wide-ranging impacts to pensions, 401(k)s, and…
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Mailbag Edition: Retiring Early - Moving To Cash - DIY Investing - Too Much Company Stock
We have a myriad of questions to answer on this episode from listeners. From retiring early to having way too much invested in company stock, we'll cover a lot…
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Ryan's Recent Travels & Accounting For Recency Bias In Investing
Ryan has done a lot of traveling lately and catches us up on where he's been and the lessons he's learned. Speaking of "recent" items, we'll also dive into a…
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Mailbag Edition: Answering Some Of Your Pressing Questions To Kick Off 2020
On the first show of 2020, we're spending the whole show answering your questions from the "mailbag". We'll touch on how frequently your financial advisor…
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Retirement Constants That Affect You
While there are some factors that are different for everyone in retirement planning (variables), there are also constants that affect everyone, no matter the…
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Will You Avoid These Critical Estate Planning Mistakes?
There are some people who don’t care at all about leaving a financial legacy, but for those who do, it’s important to eliminate some of the common estate…
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Healthcare Solutions & Identity Theft From Space
Ryan takes a look at the political healthcare debate. We also explore a how a recent case of identify theft involves a space station. And a listener is tired…
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How The 2020 Election Will Influence Investor Behavior
Have you ever wondered how elections impact the stock market? We'll take a look at what past data tells us about the volatility of the market during election…
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What Makes Fleming Financial Different?
There are a lot of financial advising firms out there - so many that it can be easy to think that they're all the same. That idea could not be further from the…
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Roth vs. Traditional Investment Options
If you don't know what a Roth IRA is or if your employer plan offers a Roth option, then this is the podcast for you. Despite its flexibility, tax savings and…
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Even Responsible Savers Make Mistakes
Even for people who have been very responsible with their money over the years, entering retirement can still be a challenge because it’s such a different…
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3 Things Wasting Away In Your Financial Junk Drawer
Most people have a junk drawer at home. It usually contains things like rubber bands, clothespins, highlighters, glue sticks, a tape measure, a label maker…
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Creating Your Financial Flight Plan & The RMD Age Increase
We cover a lot on today's show. We'll delve into how to create your own financial plan as if you were walking through your usual flight plan. We'll also tackle…
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What Is The Market?
A lot of people think they have a solid understanding of the stock market from the news or conversations with friends, family, and coworkers. But when it comes…
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Stuck On Financial Decisions
When it comes to financial decisions, it can be overwhelming to try and make the right decision and stall out the process. Sometimes you just need to decide…
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Is "Fake News" Impacting Your Finances?
The term “fake news” has become synonymous with the political climate of the past few years. But the phenomenon has spread to other parts of our culture as…
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Can Popular Proverbs Teach Us Important Financial Lessons
There are plenty of proverbs and axioms that aren’t meant to be about money, but we can easily learn a financial lesson from them anyway. We’ll show you the…
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Investing Should Be Boring
If you're properly diversified and investing for the long-term, your portfolio should actually be pretty boring. So this week, we'll discuss the difference…
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Personal Finance
For most of us, personal finance was not something we were taught in school, and so saving for retirement and basic money management skills oftentimes fell by…
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Come To Grips With These 4 Retirement Realities
The realities of retirement planning are different than they were even a decade ago. Let’s talk about some of the realities that affect how you need to plan…
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Getting To Know Ryan Fleming
On this first epsiode of "The Pilot's Advisor", we'll get to know Ryan a bit better. We'll find out how he got into the industry, as well as how his passions…
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Coming Soon - Introducing The Pilot's Advisor Podcast
If you're looking for an advisor who will bring you an honest and straightforward approach to investing and financial planning, then you're in the right…