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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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Educating Yourself is the Key to Financial Wellness in 2022

Educating Yourself is the Key to Financial Wellness in 2022

Start your financial year right with Entrust's Learning Center, and learn everything about investing in alternative investments with a self-directed IRA.
Introducing the Entrust Mobile App: Your SDIRA On-The-Go

Introducing the Entrust Mobile App: Your SDIRA On-The-Go

Want to manage your Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) on-the-go? Download the Entrust mobile app and invest with your SDIRA from anywhere.
Cost of Living Adjustments in 2021 and How They Affect Your IRA

Cost of Living Adjustments in 2021 and How They Affect Your IRA

COLAs are announced by the IRS every fall. The amount you can contribute to your IRA or deduct on your tax return can change based on the year’s COLAs.
Reporting Common IRA Transactions on Individual Tax Returns

Reporting Common IRA Transactions on Individual Tax Returns

Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about IRA transactions.
The Easy Way to Pay Your Real Estate Investment Expenses

The Easy Way to Pay Your Real Estate Investment Expenses

Paying for expenses when you, yourself own a property is a no-brainer. Paying expenses on a property your IRA owns requires a little more forethought.
Fair Market Valuations: What They Are and How To Report Them

Fair Market Valuations: What They Are and How To Report Them

The fair market value of an IRA must be reported to the IRS by December 31 each year.
Required Minimum Distributions Have a New Starting Age

Required Minimum Distributions Have a New Starting Age

Prior to tax year 2020, IRA holders (except those with Roth IRAs) had to start taking RMDs once they reached the age of 70 ½.
Here’s What You Can Do With Your Account Earnings

Here’s What You Can Do With Your Account Earnings

The truth is your earnings along with the cash from your initial investment are just more capital you can invest.