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Self-Directed IRA

IRA structure that gives the account owner broader control over investment selection, including certain alternative assets.

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A self-directed IRA is an IRA structure that gives the account owner broader control over investment selection, including certain alternative assets beyond the usual retail menu.

It matters because retirement planning is not only about tax wrappers. It is also about how much investment flexibility the wrapper allows.

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  • Roth IRA

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Revised on Monday, May 18, 2026