How to Get Started

Sign up for our “14 Days to a Secure Retirement” Email Course

Sign up to receive our popular email series covering the most pressing retirement issues faced by pilots and their families. We’ll send you one email per day for 14 days. In two weeks, you’ll feel much more confident about the following topics:

  • Do I have enough money to retire?

  • How much money can I take out of my investments each year

  • How do I choose a financial advisor?

  • How do I roll over my retirement account?

  • What investments are best for retirees?

  • How to avoid the 9 worst mistakes pilots make with their retirement money.

Please provide us the following information to begin the "14 Days to a Secure Retirement" email course:

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Getting Started with Smith Anglin is Easy.

At our first meeting, we’ll answer any questions you may have about our team. We’ll discuss your financial goals and any concerns you may have regarding your airline plan and benefits. We’ll talk about our expectations for a productive relationship and determine if there is a good mutual fit.

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Request a Fact Finder for your Complimentary Retirement Snapshot Report℠

Request and complete our simple, one-page Fact Finder. We’ll review your information and send your personalized Retirement Snapshot Report℠ at no charge to you.

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Request Your 401k Autopilot 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. 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.

*Data current as of 6/16/2025

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