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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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Investing in Gold: Where to Stash It

Investing in Gold: Where to Stash It

Hint, hint: definitely, not at your house.
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:
7 Essential Tips for Taking Distributions From Your Self-Directed IRA

7 Essential Tips for Taking Distributions From Your Self-Directed IRA

There are several rules, and we walk you through the important ones to avoid unnecessary fees and fines.
How Retirement Might Look Without a Savings Plan

How Retirement Might Look Without a Savings Plan

What would happen if you attempted to retire without a savings net?
You Asked, We Answered: 6 Self-Directed IRA Rules Investors Need to Know

You Asked, We Answered: 6 Self-Directed IRA Rules Investors Need to Know

For this month's You Asked, We Answered, we discuss self-directed IRA questions and rules for investors.Continue reading to learn more about the basics.
How Retirement Accounts Are Impacted By Divorce

How Retirement Accounts Are Impacted By Divorce

Divorce can be devastating, and when you have the same funds, splitting assets can be complicated. Here's what you need to know.
You Asked, We Answered: Real Estate IRA Investment Trends and Insights

You Asked, We Answered: Real Estate IRA Investment Trends and Insights

In this month's You Asked, We Answered we discuss Real Estate IRA investment trends and insights for our 2017 Real Estate Report.