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\n\n\t\tYOUR DREAM RETIREMENT BEGINS HERE\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
Retirement planning can seem challenging to understand, and the terms and processes can be confusing. We strive to make investing in an IRA as simple and accessible as possible. You don’t have to go it alone.<\/p>\n
When you select a self-directed IRA custodian or provider through our website, you can get assistance with all of your self-directed retirement needs<\/strong>. RITA’s members provide alternative asset administration for a wide variety of IRS-allowable alternative assets. These include real estate, private equity, private debt, promissory notes, tax liens, certain precious metals, and limited liability companies.<\/p>\n RITA exists to be the leading educator and advocate for the self-directed retirement plan industry. Start your dream retirement today.<\/strong><\/p>\n ALL RITA MEMBERS ARE…<\/strong><\/p>\n Click the link below to learn more about the role of a self-directed IRA custodian and the services they provide.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t A self-directed IRA provides the opportunity to invest in alternative investments – not just traditional stocks, bonds and mutual funds.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t<\/a>\n Cryptocurrency is a digital currency maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography. A Crypto IRA requires the account owner to invest through an LLC to maintain a digital wallet with which to buy and trade digital assets.<\/p>\n\t\t A Precious Metal IRA includes investments in gold, silver, platinum, or palladium that meets specific purity standards. This includes American Eagle bullion coins, US Buffalo bullion coins, Canadian Maple Leaf coins, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t Marketplace lending includes investments in private loans such as consumer debt, student debt, small business debt, automobile refinance, and real estate property.<\/p>\n\t\t A multi-member LLC is a limited liability company with two or more members. This structure allows multiple IRAs, even those that are connected to prohibited people, to invest in the same asset.<\/p>\n\t\t A mutual fund is an investment vehicle comprised of a pool of funds from many investors that buys stocks, bonds, and other securities. Investments in mutual funds are considered a simple way to build a diversified portfolio.<\/p>\n\t\t Private equity consists of capital that is not listed on a public exchange. Self-directed IRAs can invest in private equity through a fund or directly in a company.<\/p>\n\t\t A Real Estate IRA includes investments in real estate and real estate-related assets, including residential, commercial, mortgage notes, offshore real estate, and Real Estate Owned (REO) properties.<\/p>\n\t\t A secured promissory note is a type of loan or corporate bond that is backed by the borrower’s assets as a form of collateral. This type of investment can be done via a new note or through purchasing an existing note.<\/p>\n\t\t A Single Member LLC, also known as an IRA LLC or Checkbook IRA, is a type of alternative investment where a private entity is wholly or majority owned by an IRA.<\/p>\n\t\t Traded assets (stocks, bonds, online marketplace, etc.) are a collection of securities held by an individual or firm for the purpose of reselling for a profit.<\/p>\n\t\t Unsecured promissory notes are loans that are not secured by the issuer’s assets. This type of investment can be done via a new note or through purchasing an existing note.<\/p>\n\t\t Viatical and life settlement IRAs allow investors to use their IRA to purchase a person’s life insurance policy at a discount and name the IRA as the beneficiary.<\/p>\n\t\t\t FIND A SELF-DIRECTED IRA CUSTODIAN OR PROVIDER We want you to feel informed, confident, and prepared for the future. Please complete the form below and get connected with a retirement…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\t\tBENEFITS OF WORKING
WITH A RITA MEMBER\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\n
WHAT DOES AN IRA CUSTODIAN DO?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
WHAT MAKES AN IRA “SELF-DIRECTED?”<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\tTypes of Alternative Assets to Invest In
Using a Self-Directed IRA\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\tCryptocurrency<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Precious Metals<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Marketplace Loans<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Multi-Member LLC<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Mutual Funds<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Private Equity<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Real Estate<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Secured Notes<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Single
Member LLC<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTraded Assets<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Unsecured Notes<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Viaticals & Life Settlements<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
READY TO SET UP AN IRA?<\/h5>
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