Avoiding Prohibited Transactions in Self-Directed IRAs

Avoiding Prohibited Transactions in Self-Directed IRAs

Download as a PDF Alternative assets can be powerful investment tools inside self-directed IRAs and individual 401(k) plans. Retirement investors often use these self-directed retirement accounts to invest in private equity and debt funds, private lending (e.g., deeds of trust, mortgages, loan funds), promissory notes secured by real estate, interests in limited liability companies (LLCs), […]

Investing in Real Estate With a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k) Plan

Investing in Real Estate With a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k) Plan

Download as PDF Retirement accounts do not have to be limited to investments in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other publicly traded securities.  For investors who want more control over how retirement funds are invested, self-directed IRAs and individual 401(k) plans can offer a broader range of choices, including certain real estate-related investments. These self-directed […]

Choosing the Right IRA Custodian: Balance between Technology and High-Human-Touch

Choosing the Right IRA Custodian: Balance between Technology and High-Human-Touch

Introduction In the current landscape of financial services, the push toward automation is relentless. “Robo” solutions and algorithm-driven platforms promise efficiency, speed, and lower costs. For standard, publicly traded securities, these technological advancements work exceptionally well. However, as a financial advisor, you know that your most valuable clients often require solutions that fit outside the […]