Take Control of
Your Retirement™
Invest in What You Know
With a Self-Directed IRA
Real Estate IRA
Invest in rentals, fix and flips, notes/loans, private real estate funds, and real estate syndication/LLCs with a Self-Directed IRA.
Self-Direct Your IRA
In 3 Easy Steps
We set up the process to make it as easy as possible.
Step 1: Open an Account
Open an account with Directed IRA entirely online in as little as 5 minutes
Step 2: Fund an Account
Fund your account by making a new contribution or by rolling/transferring funds from another retirement account to Directed IRA.
Step 3: Invest an Account
Invest your account into your planned self-directed investment
Why Work With
Directed IRA?
We provide a simple and low pricing structure which
consists of a low annual fee of $295, regardless of the
value of your account or number of assets.
One time new account establishment fee — $50
Annual self-directed IRA account fee — $295
One time asset processing fee — $50
(purchase/liquidation/sale/registration/in kind transfer)
Licensed & Regulated
Directed Trust Company is an Arizona Trust Company licensed by the AZDIFI, License No TC-0947181.
- Processed over a billion in client transactions
- Serviced thousands of clients accounts
- Annual examination by AZDIFI bank examiners
Audited & Examined
Annual audits by outside CPA firms. Not
all of our competitors are licensed,
regulated, and audited.
Professional Leadership
Leadership team of attorneys, CPAs, and
industry credentialed professionals.
Mat Sorensen
Attorney & CEO
Mark J. Kohler
Attorney, CPA & CFO
ABA Membership &
Industry Credentialed Team
We are a member of the American Bankers
Association. All uninvested customer cash
is deposited with FDIC insured banks.
Members of our team have the following
IRA designations – CISP, CIP, and SDIP.
#1 Book on Self-Directed IRAs
Our CEO and Founder wrote the #1 book on self-directed IRAs that has sold over 30,000 copies. It covers tax and legal rules for self-directed IRAs and strategies for common SDIRA assets such as real estate, notes, private funds/companies, IRA/LLCs, and bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Directed IRA Podcast
A show dedicated to educating and informing self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors on strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and pitfalls.
Main Street Business Podcast
The show covers, tax strategies, rental real estate, self-directed IRAs, legal strategies, business topics, and asset protection. They break down difficult topics such as LLCs, corporations, estate planning, raising capital, and retirement planning.
Highest Rated for Processing
Time and Service
Concerned about processing times and service? Our existing clients are not! Don’t take our word for it though. Read our verified 5-Star Google Reviews
Buy Bitcoin & 60+ More Crypto
We simplified the process so your IRA can invest directly in Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency without an IRA/LLC.
Account Types
We offer the flexibility to self-direct from more account types
than any other provider
Crypto
IRA
IRA
Roth
IRA
IRA
Traditional
IRA
IRA
Inherited
IRA
IRA
SEP
IRA
IRA
Solo
401k
401k
Crypto
Solo
401k
Solo
401k
Coverdell
ESA
ESA
Health
Savings
Account
Savings
Account
Account Strategies
We provide the best capability to fully take advantage of your
self-directed account using advanced strategies
Checkbook
IRA/LLC
IRA/LLC
Backdoor
Roth
Roth
Roth IRA
Conversion
Conversion
Brokerage
Account