

Helping Professional Pilots Retire Since 2004
401(K) Management | Distribution Strategies | Private Wealth Management

Conveniently located at the IAH airport at Atlantic Aviation
5 minutes from terminals
Private car service provided for fly-ins
Call to schedule your complimentary Retirement Plan evaluation

Our Services
Customized Solutions for your Retirement Assets
We structure portfolios to coincide with your goals and priorities, and develop customized strategies to fit your short and long-term goals
Wealth Management
Although primarily fee-based, we have virtually no limits on the types of investment platforms available.
Investment Platforms
We specialize in helping our clients create Estate Plans that are designed to work toward the objectives they have for their loved ones and future generations.
Estate Planning

Getting Started
Our goal-oriented process follows the following comprehensive four-step approach.
Step 1:
Discover
Discover Your Goals And Objectives.
Together we will work to determine your customized financial strategy, taking into consideration the following:
Investment goals
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Time horizon
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Tax considerations
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Retirement dreams
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Charitable giving
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Risk tolerance
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Performance expectations
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Liquidity requirements
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Current investments
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Creating a legacy
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Step 2:
Recommend
Recommend Your Investment Strategy. Accessing the expertise of experience research strategist, we will identify the most appropriate investment strategies, by taking into account the following considerations:
Asset allocation models
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Diversification
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Investment types
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Investment managers
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Risk/reward characteristics of asset classes
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Step 3:
Implement
Implement Your Portfolio.
Next, we will begin building a portfolio of investment vehicles designed with a goal to address your specific needs. This process includes the following action items:
Set realistic expectations
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Transition existing securities
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Determine types of ownership and beneficiaries
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Discuss source of funds
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Complete and sign all paperwork
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Step 4:
Review
Review and Manage Your Portfolio.
Once your investments are in place, the process of reviewing and managing your portfolio begins, which includes:
Regular meetings and discussions
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Active ongoing portfolio reviews
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Periodic re-examination of your investment strategy
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Re-balancing decisions
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Consolidated quarterly performance reports
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Getting Started Resources
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Helping fellow pilots retire in these difficult times that we face today is a rewarding challenge we are ready to face every day.


Alex A. Tapia, AIF®,
President & Retirement Wealth Planner
Your Dedicated ARS Team
All of us at Aviation Retirement Strategies, LLC want to build a professional relationship with you based on trust and outstanding service.
President & Retirement Wealth Planner
Alex A. Tapia, AIF®
Andrew N. Oak
Executive Vice President/Operations
Austin Sutton
Operations Manager
Crew Briefing
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Transitioning Into Retirement
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Faith In the Markets
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Social Security Dilemma...
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The Modern Baru...
Timely Topics
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Market Volatility Conference Call, February 7th, 2018
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Tax Reform