#21 - Flight Plan for Finances: Financial Planning and Strategies for Pilots with Jesse Reed

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview CDR Jesse Reed, a distinguished Navy veteran and accomplished private wealth manager. Jesse graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as an F/A-18C Hornet pilot, amassing 2,500 flight hours and 300 carrier landings. Transitioning to civilian life, he became a commercial pilot and a Certified Financial Planner, now working with Creative Planning. Jesse shares his journey from the Navy to the airline industry and finance, explaining how he assists pilots with financial planning, incorporating uncorrelated assets into investment portfolios. He provides real-life examples of pilots' financial situations and emphasizes the importance of understanding their goals and maintaining regular communication. Enjoy the show!






Timestamped Show Notes






(00:00) Intro


(02:52) Jesse's life journey from the Navy, the airline industry, to financial planning


(04:56) The Top Gun movie vs. real-life Top Gun


(06:11) Experience as a Top Gun pilot


(09:30) Transition to the airline industry


(16:35) Following Plan B


(18:31) How Jesse helps pilots with financial planning


(24:08) Walkthrough of the process with Creative Planning


(29:46) The vision behind Creative Planning


(30:53) Financial planner vs. financial advisor


(38:52) Incorporating real estate into a portfolio


(42:18) Real-life examples of pilots' financial situations


(45:19) Reflection on work-life balance






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