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Our Most Popular Universal Self-Directed IRA Investing Guide! (Free PDF)
FREE Guide
Manage your traditional and alternative investments,
all from one convenient platform.
Save time and simplify your self-directed IRA research – set up a call with an IRA Counselor to get the information you need about this powerful wealth-building concept.
Best Self-Directed IRA company
2020 - 2024
Best Self-Directed IRA for Private Equity, Precious Metals 2024
BBB Rating: A+
Assets
Assets Under Custody
and Administration**
Accounts
Accounts Under Custody
and Administration**
Years
Years in Financial
Services*
Assets
Assets Under Custody
and Administration**
Accounts
Accounts Under Custody
and Administration**
Years
Years in Financial
Services*
$52B
Assets Under Custody
and Administration**
368,000+
Accounts Under Custody
and Administration**
50
Years in Financial
Services*
Nearly Endless Investment Opportunities for Informed Investors
Set up a Universal Self-Directed IRA and invest in:
Real Estate
Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions.
Promissory Notes
A hands-off investment
with steady profit potential.
Private Entities
Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account.
Cryptocurrency
Emerging asset backed by specialized service, state-of-the-art platform.
Precious Metals
Solid diversification option with a history of outshining traditional assets.
Nearly Endless Investment Opportunities for Informed Investors
Set up a self-directed IRA and invest in:
Real Estate
Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions.
Promissory Notes
A hands-off investment
with steady profit potential.
Private Entities
Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account.
Cryptocurrency
Emerging asset backed by specialized service, state-of-the-art platform.
Precious Metals
Solid diversification option with a history of outshining traditional assets.
Getting Started is Easy
It’s as simple as 1-2-3. Open and fund your new self-directed IRA,
then start investing in the almost endless possibilities.
1. Create and fund your account.
How to take back control of your financial future with real estate, one of history’s most reliable wealth builders.
2. Direct your eligible investment.
How you can easily buy and hold real estate in your self-directed IRA free from immediate taxation and build yourself a nest-egg for your ideal retirement.
3. Manage your investment.
Our streamlined technology and expert service keep you informed and ready to respond quickly to new opportunities.
Getting Started is Easy
1. Create and fund your account.
Your dedicated onboarding IRA counselor is with you every step, so everything is set up correctly.
2. Direct your eligible investment.
You select your investment opportunity, and we take care of everything on the back end.
3. Manage your investment.
Our streamlined technology and expert service keep you informed and ready to respond quickly to new opportunities.
Serving Informed Investors for 50 Years
As a directed custodian, we offer clients:
A single-point-of-contact
Streamlined technology
Extensive educational tools
Experts who answer their questions
Transparent fee structure
Ready to join the informed investors using self-directed IRAs to leverage tax-advantaged compounding interest?
Serving Informed Investors for 50 Years
As a directed custodian, we offer clients:
A single-point-of-contact
Streamlined technology
Extensive educational tools
Experts who answer their questions
Transparent fee structure
Ready to join the informed investors using self-directed IRAs to leverage tax-advantaged compounding interest?
Create Multiple Streams of Income with a Universal Self-Directed IRA
Get the Free Guide!
Schedule a one-on-one session with an expert alternative investment counselor. We’re here to answer any questions, help guide you through the process, and provide more detailed information and education specific to your journey
Create Multiple Streams of Income with a Self-Directed IRA.
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Schedule a one-on-one session with an expert alternative investment counselor. We’re here to answer any questions, help guide you through the process, and provide more detailed information and education specific to your journey
Equity Private Client Group provides dedicated support and administrative solutions for individual clients of Equity Trust Company. Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide, tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional.
Founded in 1974 | Self-Directed IRA Custodian since 1983. The predecessor business to Equity Trust Company was established in 1974 and the IRS approved as a custodian in 1983. *Assets under custody as of 3/31/25.
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