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Self-Directed IRAs:  More IRA Investment Options for Your Retirement Funds

It’s a common misconception among Americans that the only IRA investments allowed in a retirement account are stocks, CDs, and mutual funds. The truth is that broader IRA investment options have been available to the public since 1975, the year contributions could first be made to IRAs.

Why the confusion? Because the retirement industry has been dominated by large transaction-driven custodians who have focused on a narrow universe of IRA investments. While these kinds of retirement accounts may be right for some, they don’t offer the kind of freedom that a self directed IRA offers.

Fully Maximize Your IRA Investment Options with a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account

To fully maximize your IRA investment options, you need to have a retirement plan that allows you to select your own IRA investments. A fully self directed IRA allows you the freedom to invest in many types of investments - assets that are not prohibited by the U.S. Treasury Department regulations and the Internal Revenue code.

Consider a Self Directed IRA when Planning for Retirement

With an Entrust self directed IRA or real estate IRA, you are in full control and can choose from a wider range of IRA investments for your retirement funds.  We specialize in the record keeping and administration of all truly self directed IRAs and their unique IRA investments. Our strength comes from our focus on education and knowledge gained from 25 years in the industry, providing you with the tools and information needed to make good decisions to enhance your IRA investments.

Here are just some IRA investing opportunities open to you:

• Precious metals
  
• Limited Liability Companies
  
• Private Limited Partnerships
  
• Secured and Unsecured Notes (Mortgages and Deeds of Trust)
• Real Estate – apartments, single family homes, commercial property and undeveloped land
  
• Partnerships and Joint Ventures
• Private Stock 
• Publicly traded stocks, bonds and mutual funds
• Other investments
• Judgments/Structured Settlements
• Tax Sale Certificates
• Car Paper
• Factoring
• Accounts Receivable
• Commercial Paper
• Equipment Leasing
  

The new tax laws affecting retirement plans can be confusing and complicated. Depending on your financial situation, your future goals, and whether you might have an employee-sponsored plan available, you will need to choose between several alternatives.

Consult with your tax advisor or financial planner on the best course of action. If you decide that a self directed IRA is for you, Entrust is here to help.

After all, we’re the experts in self-directed IRAs and real estate IRAs.

Getting started is easy. Contact an Entrust professional in one of our local offices to establish a self directed IRA or open an account today.

As an IRA administrator, The Entrust Group does not affiliate itself or make any recommendations to any person or entity associated with investments of any type (including financial representatives, investment promoters or companies, or employees, agents or representatives associated with these firms ).  The Entrust Group is not responsible for and is not bound by any statements, representations, warranties or agreements made by any such person or entity and does not provide any recommendation on the quality profitability or reputability of any investment, individual or company.   In this statement, the terms “we” and “us” refer to The Entrust Group (“TEG”).