Invest in what you know.
Self-direct your IRA funds into investments that you know. More than ever, it’s important to understand all your options when investing the funds in your retirement account. Self-directed IRAs (sometimes known as real estate IRAs) are one of the best-kept secrets in the retirement investment arena.
Why? Because there are very few companies that have the ability to offer truly self-directed retirement accounts. In addition, information on self-directed IRAs and their benefits is not very widespread. Investors have been self-directing their retirement funds into alternative investments for many years. These investors understand the IRS rules and regulations. They realized long ago that they could use their retirement funds to invest in alternative investments. And so can you.
"Self-directed" simply means that you have complete control over selecting and directing your own IRA or 401(k) investments. This control requires a specific type of account, and it opens the opportunity to many nontraditional types of IRA or 401(k) investments. Under your direction, your IRA can buy real estate, notes, limited partnerships, commercial paper and many other types of assets. With the added investment options, diversity, and flexibility provided by a self-directed IRA or self-directed 401(k), you can potentially build wealth and secure your future much more effectively than through traditional retirement plans.
Our level of experience allows us to provide you with better educational tools on self-direction, including frequent in-person seminars, to ensure that you empower yourself to invest in what you want. Whether you want to discuss self-directing your IRA over the phone, over the Internet, or in person, we are available to assist you and accommodate to your schedule.
If you’d like more information on self-directed investing or if you’d like to attend a self-directed IRA seminar in your area, please contact one of our local experts. If you’d like more information on the differences between investing with a traditional retirement account and a self-directed account, visit the Preferred Trust Learning Center.
