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Our Most Popular Universal Self-Directed IRA Investing Guide (Free PDF)

Discover why clients have entrusted us to be the custodian of 412,000 accounts.

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+

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Assets Under Custody

and Administration**

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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*

Nearly Endless Investment Opportunities for Informed Investors

Set up a Universal Self-Directed IRA and

invest in:

$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.

Stocks & Bonds

Invest in publicly traded assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

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.

The days of needing a separate IRA account for each asset class are over!

One IRA for All Your Investments

Real Estate

Predictable, versatile investments that fuel your passions

Stocks & Bonds

A hands-off investment

with steady profit potential

Private Entities

Unleash your inner venture capitalist – with your retirement account

Private Entities

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

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.

Maximize Your Retirement with

a Self-Directed IRA.

As a directed custodian, we offer clients:

Invest in Almost Anything

From publicly traded assets like stocks and bonds to alternative investments like real estate, crypto, and beyond.

Ultimate Convenience

Simplify your life and keep everything in one place… And never miss out on an investment opportunity again because you have to transfer money between different custodians!

Increased Diversification

With easy access to both public and alternative assets, you can hedge against market volatility and tap into higher growth potential.

Effortless Management

Move your money between different types of investments and maximize your growth potential without the headache.

Ready to see how effortless managing your IRA can be?

Maximize Your Retirement with a
Self-Directed IRA.

As a directed custodian,

we offer clients:

Invest in Almost Anything

From publicly traded assets like stocks and bonds to alternative investments like real estate, crypto, and beyond.

Ultimate Convenience

Simplify your life and keep everything in one place… And never miss out on an investment opportunity again because you have to transfer money between different custodians!

Increased Diversification

With easy access to both public and alternative assets, you can hedge against market volatility and tap into higher growth potential.

Effortless Management

Move your money between different types of investments and maximize your growth potential without the headache.

Ready to see how effortless managing your IRA can be?

Now’s the Time to Get Set Up.

Whether or not you have an investment in mind, we’ll help you set up and fund your account so you’re ready to direct your funds when you find an opportunity that fits your financial goals.

Now’s the Time to Get Set Up.

Whether or not you have an investment in mind, we’ll help you set up and fund your account so you’re ready to direct your funds when you find an opportunity that fits your financial goals.

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Create Multiple Streams of Income with a Universal Self-Directed IRA

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