Q&A: Roth, 401a, and DAF Strategy

Q&A: Roth, 401a, and DAF Strategy

February 23, 2026 · 25 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

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Timothy P. Pope answers listener questions about Roth IRAs and retirement planning for airline pilots.

In this Q&A episode of Pilot’s Portfolio, Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, Founder and Principal of 360 Aviation Advisors™, answers three listener questions that surface real-world friction inside airline retirement planning. First, a Southwest pilot asks whether taking NEC as Roth impacts their ability to contribute or convert to a private Roth IRA. Next, a Delta pilot seeks clarity on the difference between 401k, 401a, Roth, and after-tax contributions, and how contribution sequencing affects tax...

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