Diversify Your Retirement with Private Equity Using a Self‑Directed IRA
Private placement investments through a Self‑Directed IRA help you build long-term retirement wealth by tapping into exclusive opportunities beyond Wall Street.
- Access exclusive, high-upside investments not available in public markets
- Invest in private businesses, startups, hedge funds, real estate partnerships, and more
- Grow your investments tax-deferred or tax-free, depending on account type
- Avoid UBTI (Unrelated Business Taxable Income)
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What is Private Equity Investing?
A private placement is an investment opportunity that is not available to the general public. It is only offered to a selected group of people, typically high net worth individuals or institutional investors. This type of investment generally offers a higher rate of return than what is available to the average investor.
Private placements are usually reserved for companies with a long-standing reputation and proven track record. This implies that securities offered through the private placement market carry less risk than those available to retail investors through crowdfunding platforms.

Custom Terms
Make the most of your long-term investments through negotiations.
Reduced Risk
Less risky than investments that are available to the general public.
Flexible Investing
Ability to invest in stocks, real estate, cryptos, and more.
Self-Directed Retirement Accounts to Invest in Private Equity
Self-Directed IRA
A custodian controlled Self-Directed IRA allows one to invest in alternative investments, including real estate. You choose the investments, and we'll invest on your behalf. Ideal for investors who are less hands-on.
$0
Setup Fee
$495
Annually
Checkbook IRA
A Checkbook IRA gives you total control with the use of an LLC. Perfect for the investor that performs a lot of transactions, such as with a rental property.
$999
Setup Fee
$495
Annually
Solo 401(k)
If you have self-employment income, the Solo 401(k) is the best way to invest in real estate with retirement funds. Unlike IRAs, 401(k) plans are exempt from UBTI, a tax for investors using leverage to invest in real estate.
$999
Setup Fee
$399
Annually

The #1 Self-Directed Retirement Company
IRA Financial, founded in 2010, is a leading provider of self-directed retirement plans and dedicated to helping individuals and business owners invest freely and retire confidently.
Why IRA Financial?
- Over $5 billion in retirement assets under custody
- 25,000+ clients across all 50 states
- 97% client retention rate
- IRS-compliant platform designed for self-directed investors
- Expert support from highly trained specialists
Open Your Self‑Directed IRA Account in 3 Easy Steps
01
See if You Prequalify
Submit the form at the top of this page and apply online.
02
Fund Your Account
Make a contribution or transfer from another IRA account.
03
Choose Your Investments
Pick from any number of alternative asset investments.
See What Our Clients Have to Say
I have been a client of IRA Financial for several years and I really love them. I've worked with other companies, and they just were not as easy to work with. I appreciate being able to get somebody on the phone and getting help with taxes. Just everything has been so easy to work with. I have, and do, recommend them to anyone thinking about self-directed investing.
I've looked at all of the participants in this space and IRA Financial was the clear choice. They were the easiest to work with, answered all my questions and concerns prior to me taking the steps to open the account. The process is straight forward and there are no surprises. My investments in Real Estate have been largely successful. IRA Financial is professional, has great support, and put the customer in the driver's seat.
Before contacting IRA Financial Group, I conducted an extensive market research on Solo 401K providers. From the initial phone call, I was impressed with the professionalism, the wealth of information provided, the caliber of services. I commend the firm for the technically advanced and secured process they have in place for the transfer of documents and payments processing.
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