The Pilot's Advisor Podcast

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, and a pair of scissors. But most people have a financial junk drawer too. Let’s talk about some of the things that end up there and how they might be put to better use… http://www.flemingfg.com/watch-ryan-pick-apart-a-pilots-401k

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 the RMD age increase that's been proposed and walk through the impacts it might have on your financial situation.

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 right down to it, there are oftentimes some fundamental concepts about the market that most people don't fully understand. Ryan's here to clear the air.

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 and move forward. Fish or cut bait. One way or another, you need to keep going. We’ll highlight a few of the areas where people get stuck most often when making financial decisions and how to prevent that.

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 well. What about fake news in the financial space? We’ll look at some recent news headlines to see if they qualify to be labeled as “fake news”.

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 hidden money meanings behind some of these popular sayings… Plus, Roberta is putting all her money in her company's stock. Is that a bad idea? All that and more covered on this week's show.

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 between active management and passive investing, and how you can find out where you're losing efficiency in your portfolio.

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 the wayside. Ryan talks about some impactful experiences he's had related to personal finance, and why the lessons he's learned have been so crucial.

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. Click here to view a short webinar where Ryan discusses common 401(k) mistakes that pilots make.

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 for flying and finances have come together to shape his investing philosophies. Click here to view a short webinar where Ryan discusses common 401(k) mistakes that pilots make.

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 place... Each podcast, we'll walk you through some of the most important topics, ideas and things to consider when it comes to your financial preparedness. The advice is for everyone, but as a Pilot himself, Ryan Fleming's diverse background will prove particularly helpful for pilots navigating the range of financial questions and...