American Airlines Pilot Retirement Plan Management

Our Experience Working with American Pilots and Families

Smith Anglin Financial is proud to work side by side with American Airlines pilots on their retirement benefits. Our professional wealth management advisors have helped them understand and maximize their plan options for over 18 years. We are specialists in the airlines’ 401k investment options and the performance of those options within the employer-provided American Airlines retirement benefits plan. We are also specialists in managing the tax issues for the deferred compensation components.


What You Should Know About Your American Airlines Pilot Retirement Plan

  • How to take advantage of your In Service Rollover Option available at 59.5 years of age

  • How to evaluate your 401k’s investment options and their individual performance

  • How to establish and administer your Brokerage Link option hosted by Fidelity Investments

Your American Airlines Retirement Specialist

David Camarillo

David Camarillo, CFP®, ChFC, CFS

Director of Advisory Services

(972) 534-8139 local

(800) 301-8486 toll free

Discover Your Financial Journey

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Retirement and 401k Services

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Helping Co-Pilot Your Financial Journey, No Matter Where You Are

Whether you’re nearing retirement or early in your career, we can help you better prepare for the path ahead.

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Request Your Complimentary Retirement Plan Analysis

For pilots who are nearing retirement. We can help utilize your company-provided benefits, assess the pros and cons of each major decision as it relates to your specific circumstances, and most importantly, create a plan to help accomplish what matters most to you – enjoying the retirement you have worked so hard for.


What you can expect to see in your personalized Retirement Plan Analysis:

  • Retirement Cash Flow Projection

  • Tax Impact Analysis

  • Investment Strategy Evaluation

  • Specific Scenarios for Your Situation

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401K AutoPilot℠ Program

For pilots who are ready to optimize their financial future. If you are a pilot with a 401k balance under $500k, our 401K Autopilot Program is the solution we’ve created to help optimize your financial future. Our team will help you navigate the ever-changing capital markets landscape and set up a financially savvy flight plan to help accomplish what matters most to you – building a more secure financial picture for all the years ahead.

Smith Anglin 401K Autopilot Program

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Request Your 401k Autopilot℠ Program Digital Brochure

If you are a pilot with a 401k balance under $500k, our 401K Autopilot℠ Program is the solution we’ve created to help optimize your financial future. Our team will help you navigate the ever-changing capital markets landscape and set up a financially savvy flight plan to accomplish what matters most to you – building a more secure financial picture for all the years ahead. To learn more, request your digital brochure today!

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14755 Preston Road, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75254


972.267.1244 local


800.301.8486 toll free


972.267.1243 fax


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About Smith Anglin Financial

Founded in 1967, Smith Anglin is a wealth management practice based in Dallas, Texas. As trusted financial stewards, we provide an elevated standard of care and manage over $1.9 billion in client assets* for a select group of pilots, families, individuals, and business owners in 48 states and abroad. With deep roots in accounting, tax planning and aviation retirement readiness, our mission is to conscientiously help secure the financial well-being of our clients over the course of their lives, working diligently to help them achieve their goals, dreams and financial security.

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