Why Madison Trust?

As Heard From Our Clients

Madison Trust has been a welcome relief from our two previous custodians. Private placements can be challenging, yet they have done a great job in making our transition and new investments a smooth ride. They know their business and they do a great job in supporting us as clients.

John M.

I just want to write about the great service that I have received for my Self-Directed IRA. Not only did I get great service, but I recommended their services to five of my friends. They are very easy to work with, highly professional, catch any of your mistakes on form submissions, and contact you promptly.

Taric H.

 I needed quite a lot of assistance with my new account with Madison Trust. Emily E. was there for me every step of the way. Always readily available, quick to follow up, clear with instructions, super professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. She is truly an asset to Madison Trust.

Elise M.

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Self-Directed IRA Investments

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What is a
Self-Directed IRA?
Why should I open a
Self-Directed IRA?
How do I create a
Self-Directed IRA?
A Self-Directed IRA is a supercharged IRA that unleashes the full potential of your IRA and enables you to go beyond stocks and bonds — and has the same tax benefits as a standard IRA.
Diversification. A Self-Directed IRA enables you to invest your retirement money directly into what you want with almost no restrictions. You can invest your retirement money directly into Real Estate, Private Placements, Promissory Notes, and much more!
It’s a simple three-step process:
  1. Open – Complete our easy online application
  2. Fund – Transfer or rollover funds from an existing IRA or 401(k)
  3. Invest – Tell us where to invest your money

Real Estate (All Types)

Private Placements (Private Funds, Companies, Stock, etc.)

Promissory Notes (Private Lending)

Everything Else (Exotic Ideas for your IRA)

Checkbook IRA (IRA LLC or IRA Trust)

Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum & Palladium)

Incredible Client Support
Our knowledgeable and friendly CISP-trained staff in New Jersey and South Dakota provide incredible client support. You'll be impressed!
We have the industry's highest employee-to-client ratio:

  • Employees
    70

  • Clients
    20,000


Low Fees
Our fees are among the lowest in the industry — and are set at a fixed rate regardless of the value of your account.
Low-Cost Transparent
Fees

Experience
Madison Trust has been a regulated trust company and industry leader since 2014. We have 20,000+ happy clients across all 50 states — which is reflected in our 2,000+ 5-star reviews.
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You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

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2

Fund

We assist you in transferring or rolling over all — or a portion — of your existing IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account, or you can make an initial contribution.

3

Invest

You instruct us to send your retirement funds to your investment of choice.

1

Open

You complete our easy
online application.

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Self-Directed IRA Benefits

True Diversification

"Having the ability to go beyond Wall Street and invest in real estate and private lending has truly diversified my retirement portfolio!"

True Diversification

"Having the ability to go beyond Wall Street and invest in real estate and private lending has truly diversified my retirement portfolio!"

Hands-On Investing

"Buying and managing the multi-family property down the block is exhilarating, rewarding, and downright profitable!"

Hands-On Investing

"Buying and managing the multi-family property down the block is exhilarating, rewarding, and downright profitable!"

Confidence

"Investing in alternatives that I know and believe in gives me the confidence that my retirement will be the retirement of my dreams!"

Confidence

"Investing in alternatives that I know and believe in gives me the confidence that my retirement will be the retirement of my dreams!"

Financial Freedom

"Not being limited to stocks and bonds is living the American dream!" 

Financial Freedom

"Not being limited to stocks and bonds is living the American dream!" 

You only have one retirement — why
settle for anything less than the best?


  • Incredible Client Support
  • Simple Account Setup
  • Unlimited Investment Choices 

Self-Directed IRA

Self-Directed IRA

You only have one retirement — why settle for anything less than the best?


  • Incredible Client Support
  • Simple Account Setup
  • Unlimited Investment Choices 

The Power of Madison Trust

4.0 Stars
700 Reviews

4.0 Stars
100 Reviews

4.0 Stars
100 Reviews

4.0 Stars
700 Reviews

4.0 Stars, 700 Reviews

4.0 Stars, 100 Reviews

4.0 Stars, 700 Reviews

4.0 Stars, 700 Reviews

1,500+

5-Star Testimonials

15,000+

Clients

A+

BBB Rating

Assets Under Custody

$3B+

15,000+

Clients

1,500+

5-Star Testimonials

A+

BBB Rating

Assets Under Custody

$3B+

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