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For 40 years, The Entrust Group has provided account administration services for self-directed retirement and tax-advantaged plans. Entrust can assist you in purchasing alternative investments with your retirement funds, and administer the buying and selling of assets that are typically unavailable through banks and brokerage firms.

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3 Things You Need to Know About Qualified Charitable Distributions

3 Things You Need to Know About Qualified Charitable Distributions

Qualified charitable distributions through self-directed IRAs are now tax-exempt for 2016 and beyond. This is what you need to know.
Do You Have What it Takes to Become an Angel Investor?

Do You Have What it Takes to Become an Angel Investor?

Angel investors are typically high net-worth individuals interested in riskier investments. The cash they use to invest is their own.
Looking for New Investment Ideas? Meet Entrust Connect

Looking for New Investment Ideas? Meet Entrust Connect

Our online marketplace, Entrust Connect allows you access to private offerings that other Entrust clients have invested in.
Want to Help Local Businesses? Consider Crowdfunding

Want to Help Local Businesses? Consider Crowdfunding

If you have funds in your Self-Directed IRA to spare, you can use them to invest in businesses of your choosing.
Investing in Gold: Where to Stash It

Investing in Gold: Where to Stash It

Hint, hint: definitely, not at your house.
How to Choose the Right Tenants for Your Rental

How to Choose the Right Tenants for Your Rental

You'll want to find responsible, trustworthy tenants who will treat your property with respect. Here are some tips to get you started.
The Diversification Advantage You're Looking For Is Right Here

The Diversification Advantage You're Looking For Is Right Here

Owning equities in 5 large-cap tech companies isn’t real diversification. On the surface, diversification is about owning assets in a variety of classes.
Guide: Reporting Your Fair Market Valuation

Guide: Reporting Your Fair Market Valuation

Every year, the IRS requires a report of the value of your IRA assets, here's a guide on how to report your fair market valuations: