The Exeter Learning Institute: Self-Directed IRA Custodians Are Not Created Equal

via The Exeter Learning Institute: Self-Directed IRA Custodians Are Not Created Equal.

This is a follow-up post to my blog post from yesterday regarding self-directed IRAs and selecting the most appropriate Custodian for your self-directed IRA (SDIRA). There are less than ten (10) self-directed IRA providers on a national basis that are truly and completely self-directed IRA Custodians.

Google Self-Directed IRA

You can find most of these Custodians merely by Googling “self-directed IRAs.” You will generally find Pensco Trust, Sterling Trust, EnTrust, Equity Trust, Exeter Fiduciary Services, LLC, First Trust and Trust Administration Services Corp (TASC).

Service Level is Critical

One of the most important elements of a good self-directed IRA Custodian is the level of service provided by the Custodian. How quick can they turn around investment transactions? Can they disburse by check, wire transfer, ACH, etc. These do not necessarily seem that important, but can be critical when trying to close on a real estate transaction.