RITA SELF-DIRECTED
IRA INSTITUTE

Prepare for an unrivaled education experience with our biannual IRA Institutes. These advanced self-directed IRA classes are the only one of their kind in the industry.

Self-Directed IRA Classes

RITA Self-Directed IRA Institute

Twice a year, RITA conducts the Self-Directed IRA Institute. This advanced self-directed IRA class is the only one of its kind in the self-directed retirement industry. Self-directed retirement professionals, Registered Representatives, real estate professionals, attorneys, CPAs, banking regulators, and cryptocurrency experts should all attend.

We focus on alternative assets in IRA accounts, prohibited transactions, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, real estate, LLCs, UBTI, legal requirements for processing IRA accounts, and how to reduce fraud in self-directed IRAs. Interactive small group work will enhance problem solving and learning about how to analyze specific technical concerns.

This is a 5-day virtual class with a 100 multiple choice question test on the last day. Passing this class is the first step in obtaining a Self-Directed Industry Professional (SDIP) certification. RITA Members receive discounted rates.

HANDS-ON INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE FROM RITA LEADERS

EXTENSIVE IRA REFERENCE MATERIALS

PEER DISCUSSIONS TO ENHANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

OBJECTIVE-BASED TRAINING RESOURCES

UPCOMING SELF-DIRECTED IRA INSTITUTES

RITA self-directed IRA institute

Virtual Self-Directed IRA Institute: June 2026

Jun 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm EDT - Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:30 pm EDT
RITA self-directed IRA institute

Virtual Self-Directed IRA Institute: August 2026

Aug 24, 2026 @ 12:30 pm EDT - Aug 28, 2026 @ 5:30 pm EDT

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RITA'S SELF-DIRECTED IRA INSTITUTE

“The RITA IRA Institute has been a terrific experience. I've been in the business for many years, and I can't tell you how many new things I learned."

“I have attended the RITA course, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learned a lot about IRAs, especially prohibited transactions, and I recommend the course to anyone in the self-directed IRA industry."

"I really am glad that I attended. I learned a lot, and it's very focused and substantive. It's really applicable to the things that we do day-to-day at work."

IRA INSTITUTE CURRICULUM TOPICS

Advanced Prohibited Transactions

The Plan Asset Rule

UBIT & UDFI

Operational Compliance

Fraud Prevention

Alternative Assets

IRA INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS

Mary Mohr

Mary
Mohr

Executive Director, RITA

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Jennifer
Abernathy

Attorney

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Scott
Schwartz

EVP & General Counsel, Delaware Depository

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Stephanie
Franco

Associate General Counsel, Compliance Officer, & HR Manager, Delaware Depository

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INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Become a Certified Self-Directed Industry Professional (SDIP)

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