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Self-Directed IRA Service Providers

June 2014

Over the past 15 years, the self-directed IRA market has grown dramatically from only a handful of custodians

and administrators specializing in alternative assets to over 30 today. IRA investors are turning to this once

mostly overlooked area to broaden their investment options and to take advantage of the ability to invest in

asset classes that they have knowledge or expertise in. This is due to several factors: 1) the continued volatility

of the stock market; 2) growing investor mistrust of the stock mar

conventional credit; and 4) low yields of traditional fixed income investments. These combined with the fact that

IRAs held $5.7 trillion in assets at the end of the second quarter of this year should keep the g

market place climbing for the foreseeable future.

In this first installment of a series of lists and reports on the self

the Custodians and Administrators and provides basic information of each

Information; Company Information; Set up, Annual and Transaction Fees for Real Estate Investing

Protection and Customer Complaints’

Service providers in the Self-Directed market are divided into three types of

Administrators, and Facilitators. Below is a description of each type of company along with

each category:

Custodians

A custodian is a company who is either approved and regulated directly by the IRS, or

by a bank or trust company and subject to regulation from their state Banking Commissioner and/or the

Comptroller of Currency and FDIC. Custodians handle the formation, paperwork and administrative services

for retirement accounts. Self-directed custodians are similar to traditional custodians in that they are

institutions that house or "custody" retirement funds, The main difference from traditional IRA custodians is

that self-directed custodians are passive, meaning they offer no

their own investments into non-traditional assets.

American Estate & Trust Horizon Trust Company

Community National Bank IRA Services Trust

Equity Trust Company Kingdom Trust Company

First Trust Company of Onaga Millennium Trust Company

GoldStar Trust Nevada Trust Company

Administrators

An administrator is a company that handles the formation, maintenance paperwork required for your

retirement account. Some administrators actually handle your money and accept deposits as well. In this

regard, an administrator actually acts

where they deposits are eventually held, even keeping records, and providing

Advanta IRA iPlan Group

American IRA IRA Club

American Pension Services IRA Resources

CAMA Plan Midland

Capital IRA New Direction IRA

directed IRA market has grown dramatically from only a handful of custodians


heir investment options and to take advantage of the ability to invest in


of the stock market; 2) growing investor mistrust of the stock market and worries over the economy; 3) lack of


IRAs held $5.7 trillion in assets at the end of the second quarter of this year should keep the g

market place climbing for the foreseeable future.

In this first installment of a series of lists and reports on the self-directed IRA market, IRALogics takes a look at

the Custodians and Administrators and provides basic information of each of the companies including:

Set up, Annual and Transaction Fees for Real Estate Investing

Directed market are divided into three types of companies; Custodians,

Administrators, and Facilitators. Below is a description of each type of company along with

A custodian is a company who is either approved and regulated directly by the IRS, or affiliated with or owned



directed custodians are similar to traditional custodians in that they are


directed custodians are passive, meaning they offer no investment advices and allow clients to direct

traditional assets.

Horizon Trust Company Pensco Trust Company Self-Directed IRA Services

IRA Services Trust PolyComp Summit

Kingdom Trust Company Preferred Trust Sunwest Trust Company

Millennium Trust Company Premier Trust Trust Company of America

Nevada Trust Company Provident Trust Company



regard, an administrator actually acts like a middle man between the retirement account owner and the bank

where they deposits are eventually held, even keeping records, and providing statements

iPlan Group Next Generation Trust The Entrust Group

Nexus Direct IRA Security Trust Company

IRA Resources NuView IRA Sovereign International Pension

Quest IRA U Direct IRA

New Direction IRA Real Trust IRA Vantage IRA

directed IRA market has grown dramatically from only a handful of custodians


heir investment options and to take advantage of the ability to invest in


ket and worries over the economy; 3) lack of


IRAs held $5.7 trillion in assets at the end of the second quarter of this year should keep the growth of this

directed IRA market, IRALogics takes a look at

of the companies including: Contact

Set up, Annual and Transaction Fees for Real Estate Investing; Customer

companies; Custodians,

Administrators, and Facilitators. Below is a description of each type of company along with the companies in

affiliated with or owned



directed custodians are similar to traditional custodians in that they are


investment advices and allow clients to direct

Directed IRA Services

Summit Trust Company

Sunwest Trust Company

Trust Company of America



like a middle man between the retirement account owner and the bank

statements, etc.

The Entrust Group

Security Trust Company

Sovereign International Pension

U Direct IRA

Vantage IRA

Self-Directed Providers Service IRA

Facilitators

Over the last 10 years IRA Facilitators have become an alternative to both traditional and non

custodial accounts. The main idea behind an IRA facilitator is to provide clients with an IRA investment vehicle

that allows for the purchase of both

facilitator assists clients in establishing Special Purpose IRA LLC structures. In the past, to create an IRA/LLC

structure, IRA-holders needed to secure their own attorneys or other profe

and they would still be subject to non

up fee to get things started.

Broad Financial IRA Capital Partners

Guidant Financial Asset Exchange Strategies

A Note Regarding Self-Directed IRA Fees

The fees reflected in this report were obtained from what we believe to be each company’s most recent Fee

Disclosure. There are additional fees associated with self

including, but not limited to transaction fees, special handling fees, storage fees, overnight fees, notary fees,

research fees, termination fees, and more. Please review each company’s Fee Disclosure careful

establishing a self-directed IRA account.

IRALogics will be producing additional reports will be done which focus on fee comparisons, precious metals, IRA

Facilitators and more.

We are constantly looking for ways to provide more useful infor

and welcome any comments or suggestions you have on how to improve our reports, on additional information

you would like to see, or share your personal experiences with any of the service providers.

IRALogics is an independent self-directed IRA consulting company whose mission is to provide unbiased, timely

information relating to self-directed IRA investing.

Disclaimer

This report has been created by IRALogics. We thereby only use

ensure that all the data and information that it publishes is accurate and up

and its affiliates, partners, data suppliers and other supplie

• errors;

• omissions;

• problems caused by the dissemination of information via the internet;

• technical faults.

The information in this is of a general nature and do not constitute personal advice. If you d

the information in this report, you are liable for the consequences of such a decision.

Over the last 10 years IRA Facilitators have become an alternative to both traditional and non


that allows for the purchase of both non-traditional and traditional assets, and reduces costs. An IRA


holders needed to secure their own attorneys or other professionals to provide these services,

and they would still be subject to non-traditional custodial fees. IRA Facilitators typically charge a onetime set

IRA Capital Partners Sense Financial

Asset Exchange Strategies The Nabors Group

Directed IRA Fees


Disclosure. There are additional fees associated with self-directed IRAs that are not contained in this report


research fees, termination fees, and more. Please review each company’s Fee Disclosure careful

directed IRA account.


We are constantly looking for ways to provide more useful information regarding the self-directed IRA market



directed IRA consulting company whose mission is to provide unbiased, timely

directed IRA investing.

has been created by IRALogics. We thereby only use sources that we believe to be reliable. IRALogics takes great care to

ensure that all the data and information that it publishes is accurate and up-to-date. However, mistakes cannot be ruled out. IRALogics

and its affiliates, partners, data suppliers and other suppliers associated are not liable for loss resulting from:

problems caused by the dissemination of information via the internet;

The information in this is of a general nature and do not constitute personal advice. If you decide to enter into obligations as a result of

the information in this report, you are liable for the consequences of such a decision.

Over the last 10 years IRA Facilitators have become an alternative to both traditional and non-traditional


traditional and traditional assets, and reduces costs. An IRA


ssionals to provide these services,

traditional custodial fees. IRA Facilitators typically charge a onetime set-

The Nabors Group


ted IRAs that are not contained in this report


research fees, termination fees, and more. Please review each company’s Fee Disclosure carefully prior to


directed IRA market



directed IRA consulting company whose mission is to provide unbiased, timely

we believe to be reliable. IRALogics takes great care to

date. However, mistakes cannot be ruled out. IRALogics

ecide to enter into obligations as a result of

Advanta IRA www.advantaira.com

The regional offices of Advanta IRA are independently owned and have over 25 years of experience in the Self-Directed

IRA industry. Advanta was formerly a franchise office of the Entrust Group until January 2012.

Contact Information

Offices:

Atlanta, GA

3525 Piedmont Road NE

Bldg. 8 Suite 101

Atlanta, GA 30305

Fort Myers/Naples

1520 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Ste. 320

Ft. Myers, FL 33919

Gainesville/Ocala

Haille Village

9116 SW 51st Rd

Gainesville, FL 32608

Miami/Fort Lauderdale

101 Northeast 3rd Ave. Ste. 1500 Fort

Lauderdale, FL 33301

New England/Boston

Riverside Center

275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400

Newton, MA 02466

Tampa/Sarasota

13191 Starkey Rd., Suite 9

Largo, FL 33773

Thomasville, GA

15125 US Highway 19 S

Suite 388

Business Hours: Not posted.

Phone Number: Atlanta (678) 513-8913

Fort Myers/Naples (239) 333-1032

Gainesville/Ocala (352) 378-7833

Miami/Fort Lauderdale (786) 275-5870

New England/Boston (678) 513-8913

Tampa/Sarasota (727) 581-9853

Thomasville, GA (678) 513-8913 ext. 1152

Email: Information request form on website.

Company Information

Classification: Administrator

Custodian: First Trust Company of Onaga

Date Established: 2003

Number of Clients/Assets: 5,000 / $500,000,000

Employees: 30

Management

Jack M. Callahan, J.D., CFP™ Managing Partner

Dave Owens, CPA, CES Managing Member

Advanta IRA – Page 2

Account Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fees

Option One: Fee Based on Number of Assets:

Per Asset/Liability Including Real Estate, Notes, Mortgages, LLCs, Private placements,

Futures/Forex (per FCM). See explanations below. $295

Option Two: Fee Based on Total Account Value

Portfolio Value: Fee:

$0 - $14,999.99 $195

$15,000 - $29,999.99 $260

$30,000 - $44,999.99 $325

$45,000 - $59,999.99 $390

$60,000 - $89,999.99 $450

$90,000 - $124,999.99 $525

$125,000 - $249,999.99 $650

$250,000 - $499,999.99 $775

$500,000 - $749,999.99 $1,500

$750,000 and up $1,850

Transaction Fees

Purchase and/or Sale Transactions of an Asset $95

Exchange, Re-registration, Re-characterization of an Asset/Liability or Leveraged Assets $95

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omissions

Un-invested Cash: Stonegate Bank – FDIC insured up to $250,000

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Accredited since 1/4/2012

A+ Rating (To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the

company’s BBB profile).

Account Types:

√ Traditional IRA √ Individual 401(k) √ SEP √ Account Health Savings Account

√ Roth IRA √ SIMPLE √ Coverdell Education Savings Account

Allowable Assets

√ Real Estate √ Precious Metals √ Trust Deeds √ Private Lending

√ Private Placements √ Futures √ Tax Liens √ Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds

Allows single member LLCs (“Checkbook IRA”)

American Estate & Trust www.americanestatetrust.com

AET is a Trust company that provides trustee services, custodial services, precious metals storage management and

institutional cash management solutions.

Contact Information

Office:

6900 Westcliff Drive

Suite 603

Las Vegas, NV 89145


Phone Number: 1-866-654-6111

Email: [email protected]

Company Information

Classification: Custodian

State Chartered: Nevada

Date Licensed: 6/29/2007

Number of Clients >1,000

Client Assets >$100 million

Employees: Unknown.

Affiliates:

American Estate & Trust, LC (AET) wholly owns and operates the web sites

americanestateandtrust.com, americanestatetrust.com, TrusteeAmerica.com and

IRAcentral.com. AET owns and operates its own precious metals depository under the

name of American Depository Services.

Management

Scott Janko

President, Board of Directors, BBA Bus, MSM Bus.

Mike Janko

Chief Investment Officer, Board of Directors

Brian G. Tillotson, Esq.

General Counsel, Board of Directors.

Fees

Setup Fee $50

Annual Account Fee $275

Distribution / Withdrawal / Investments / Asset Acquisition /

Miscellaneous (Can be included in 6 free life time transactions)

No charge for annual contributions or rollovers

6 free transactions for the life of the account.

$35 per transaction after 6.

12 free dividend or payment receipts per yr. $35

per after the 12.

American Estate and Trust – Page 2

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity and Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage.

Uninvested Cash: Deposited at various banks.

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau:

Accredited

A Rating (To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets




American IRA

American IRA offers educational opportunities in the form of webinars, seminars, training events, private events, and

direct contact with clients. American IRA was founded in 2004 by CEO, Jim Hitt.

Contact Information

Offices:

Asheville, NC Office

137 Broad Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Charlotte, NC Office

15720 John J. Delaney Drive

Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28277

Business Hours: Not posted

Phone Number: 866-750-


Company Information


Custodian Union Center National Bank



Employees: 8

Affiliates: Not available.

Management

Jim Hitt CEO

Sean McKay Senior Vice President

Over 40 years of self-directed IRA experience.

www.americanira.com


direct contact with clients. American IRA was founded in 2004 by CEO, Jim Hitt.

Asheville, NC Office

137 Broad Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Charlotte, NC Office

15720 John J. Delaney Drive

Charlotte, NC 28277

Not posted

-0472

[email protected]

Administrator

Union Center National Bank

>$250 million

Not available.

Senior Vice President

directed IRA experience.

www.americanira.com


American IRA – Page 2

Fees

Setup Fee $50

Annual Fee $285

Accounts Under $7,500 $165

All Cash Accounts No Annual Fee

Minimum Account Cash Balance $750

Asset Transaction Fees

Purchase and/or Sale Transactions of an Asset , $95

Exchange, Re-registration, Re-characterization of an

Asset/Liability or Leveraged Assets $95

More active clients we offer unlimited purchase and sale transactions eliminating the $95 transaction fee and instead

charging a set $165.00 per year (elected at the time of account opening and changeable each year).

Additional fees will apply for complex transactions or expedited investment review.

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Unknown

Un-invested Cash: Unknown

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Accredited



Account Types

√ Traditional IRA √ SEP √ Individual 401(k) √ Health Savings Account


Allowable Assets




American Pension Services

American Pension Services' self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s

owners the freedom to invest in anything allowed by law.

Contact Information

Office:

4168 W. 12600 Street

Suite 300

Riverton, UT 84096


Phone Number: 801-571-

Email: Form on website

Company Information


Custodian First Utah Bank

Date Established: 1982 (APS)



Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Curtis L. DeYoung CEO

www.americanpension.com

directed IRAs and 401(k)s are equipped with every available flexibility allowing account

owners the freedom to invest in anything allowed by law.

4168 W. 12600 Street

Suite 300

Riverton, UT 84096

Not posted.

-0667

Form on website

Administrator

First Utah Bank

1982 (APS)

>$350 million

Unknown

Unknown

www.americanpension.com

are equipped with every available flexibility allowing account

American Pension Services – Page 2

Fees

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Information not available.

Uninvested Cash: First Utah Bank

Customer Complaints


Accredited since 3/4/2009.

A+ Rating. To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the

company’s BBB profile.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets



Unknown

CAMA Plan www.camaplan.com

A CamaPlan account provides investors with maximum control, utilizing their personal experience and knowledge to

provide true financial freedom. It leverages one’s level of alternative investment education and expertise to alleviate

risk while maximizing returns and profits. CamaPlan gives clients access to a multitude of investments that have

historically only been available to the very wealthy and the elite.

Contact Information

Offices:

512 E Township Line Rd

5 Valley Square, Suite 200

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Business Hours: Monday – Friday

8:30am to 5:00pm

Phone Number: (866) 559-4430


Company Information


Custodian: Continental Bank


Number of Clients/Assets: >1,000/>$100 million

Employees: Unknown.


Management

Carl Fischer Principal

Maggie Polisano Principal

CAMA Plan – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee

Option A – Per Asset: Fee assessed per asset held in account. Fee applies

annually to each asset held in account. Fees are assessed

at time of asset acquisition and annually thereafter in

January. Fees are prorated.

*Note: Debt-Financing associated with a real estate

investment is charged as a separate asset.

$275

Option B – Based on Account Value: Fee assessed on the aggregate value of account. Fee is calculated on aggregate

value of account during annual term. Minimum annual maintenance fee $150.

If the account value is between Multiply value by

$1 to $20K 0.0085

$20K to $80K 0.0065

$80,001 to $180K 0.0055

$180,001 to $300K 0.0045

$300,001 to $500K 0.0035

$500,001 and up 0.0030

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omissions

Uninvested Cash: Various Banks

Customer Complaints


Accredited since 3/30/2012



Account Types

√ Traditional IRA √ SEP √ Individual 401(k) √ Health Savings Account


Allowable Assets




Capital IRA

Capital IRA is a self-directed IRA administrator

transactional services industry. We are devoted exclusively to guiding our clients through the creati

management of their self-directed real estate IRA's.

Contact Information

Offices: 3 East Stow Road Marlton, New Jersey 08053


Phone Number: 888-996


Company Information


Custodian Liberty Bell Bank

Date Established: Unknown.

Number of Clients/Client Assets: 200/$200

Employees: Unknown.

Affiliates: Subsidiary of Surety Title Corporation

Management

Brian C. Klaus President

Meral Smith EVP - Operations

John DeSantis, Jr. EVP - Finance

Stephen Rothberg, Esq.

Stacey J. Jaskol, Esq.

istrator, managed by attorneys with many years of experience in the real

transactional services industry. We are devoted exclusively to guiding our clients through the creati

directed real estate IRA's.

3 East Stow Road Marlton, New Jersey 08053

Not posted.

996-9899

[email protected]

Administrator

Liberty Bell Bank

Unknown.

$200-$300 million

Unknown.

Subsidiary of Surety Title Corporation

President

Operations

Finance

www.capitalira.com

, managed by attorneys with many years of experience in the real estate

transactional services industry. We are devoted exclusively to guiding our clients through the creation and

Capital IRA – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee

One-Time Administrative Consulting Fee

Custodial Fee**

$250

$50

Annual Asset Administration Fee

Market Value of Account* Annual Asset Administration Fee

$0 to $199,999 .0042 x Market Value of Account

$200,000 to $499,999 .0029 x Market Value of Account

$500,000 to $999,999 .0024 x Market Value of Account

$1,000,000 and above .0015 x Market Value of Account

The administrative consulting fee is due with your Capital IRA Account Application by personal check or authorized

debit to your IRA account. The annual asset administration fee is paid quarterly by debit to your IRA account. Fees are

not refundable.

Transaction Fee Real Estate Transaction Investment Review Fee $250 per transaction**

** These are additional custodial fees charged by the custodian (there may be other custodial fees). Items marked

with a ** are included with, and are not in addition to, the custodial fees. For the $250 transaction fee, ½ is billed by

the custodian and ½ is billed through Capital IRA. Custodian fees are separately billed to your account by the custodian

Client Protection


Uninvested Cash: Unknown

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not Accredited

(To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the company’s BBB

profile).

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Community National Bank www.communitynationalbank.net

Community National Bank’s Retirement Plans Division has been providing custodial services for self-directed

retirement plans since 1985. Community National Bank consists of our main office and Retirement Plans Division

located in Seneca, Kansas plus three branches located in the following Kansas communities: Sabetha, Tonganoxie, and

Basehor.

Contact Information

Main Office:

225 Main Street

P.O. Box 225

Seneca, KS 66538


Phone Number: 800-680-0340


Company Information


Type: National Bank – regulated by the OCC

State Chartered: 10/4/1984

Number of Clients Unknown

Client Assets Unknown

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Ronald C. Johnson President

Fees

Setup Fee: $25.00

Annual Account Fee: $70.00 (Due at establishment, assessed on a calendar year basis, and is

not pro-rated)

Annual Asset Fee: $30.00 per investment per year (non-standard investments)

Transaction Fees

Purchases, Sales, Corporate Actions $30.00 (Non-Standard Investments)

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee

OPTION 1: Based on Number of Assets: $295 per Asset

Please note that debt financing on an asset is charged as an additional asset.

OPTION 2: Based on Total Account/Asset Value (Min. $195, Max. $1,995 – paid quarterly)

If the account value is between: Multiply value by:

$1 and $24,999 0.0095

$25,000 and $49,999 0.0070

$50,000 and $149,999 0.0065

$150,000 and $299,999 0.0060

$300,000 and up $1,995

Transaction Fees

Purchase, sale, earnest money or exchange of Real Estate $125

Purchase, sale, exchange or additional funding, per asset (non-Real Estate)

$95

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints


A+ Rating.

Enstrust Group www.theentrustgroup.com

The Entrust Group (“Entrust”) has provided account administration services for self-directed retirement and tax-advantaged plans for over 30 years. Entrust assists 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. These assets include residential and commercial real estate, secured and unsecured notes, limited liability corporations, precious metals, mortgages and more.

Contact Information

Offices: Corporate Office: 555 12th Street Suite 1250 Oakland, CA 94607

Branch Locations:

Los Angeles Area 520 Broadway Suite 350 Santa Monica, CA 90401

Massachusetts 100 Trade Center Suite G-700 Woburn, MA 01801

Missouri 100 Chesterfield Business Parkway Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63005

Nevada - Precious Metals Center 9444 Double R Blvd. Suite A Reno, NV 89521

Orange County 27201 Puerta Real Suite 300 Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Washington 14205 S.E. 36th. Street Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006

Business Hours:

Phone Number:

Email:

Company Information


Date Established:

Number of Clients/Client Assets:

Employees:

Affiliates:

Management

Hubert Bromma Founder & CEO

Jason Craig President

Yvonne Garcia Director of Marketing

John Paul Ruiz Director of Professional Development

Entrust – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee

OPTION 1: Based on Number of Assets: $295 per Asset

Please note that debt financing on an asset is charged as an additional asset.

OPTION 2: Based on Total Account/Asset Value (Min. $195, Max. $1,995 – paid quarterly)

If the account value is between: Multiply value by:

$1 and $24,999 0.0095

$25,000 and $49,999 0.0070

$50,000 and $149,999 0.0065

$150,000 and $299,999 0.0060

$300,000 and up $1,995

Transaction Fees

Purchase, sale, earnest money or exchange of Real Estate $125

Purchase, sale, exchange or additional funding, per asset (non-Real Estate)

$95

Client Protection



Customer Complaints


A+ Rating.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Equity Trust Company www.trustetc.com

Equity Trust (previously Mid-Ohio Securities) was founded in 1974 and currently has over 130,000 clients in all 50

states and over $12 billion of retirement plan assets under administration.

Contact Information

Main Office: 225 Burns Road

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 6 PM EST

Phone Number: 888-ETC-IRAS (382-4727)


Company Information


Type: Non-depository trust company

State Chartered: South Dakota

Date Licensed: 3/1/2003 (originally founded as Mid-Ohio Securities in 1974)

Number of Clients/Client Assets: >130,000/$12 billion (est.)

Employees: >400

Affiliates: Mid-Ohio Securities (broker-dealer)

Management

Richard Desich Founder/Chairman

Jeffrey Desich CEO

Fees

Portfolio Value Standard Fee

$0-14,999 $190.00

$15,000-24,999 $260.00

$25,000-49,999 $300.00

$50,000-99,999 $360.00

$100,000-199,999 $440.00

$200,000-299,999 $600.00

$300,000-399,999 $640.00

$400,000-499,999 $920.00

$500,000-599,999 $1,500.00

$600,000-699,999 $1,600.00

$700,000-799,999 $1,700.00

$800,000-899,999 $1,750.00

$900,000-999,999 $1,800.00

$1,000,000-OVER Negotiable

Equity Trust Company – Page 2

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omission Insurance

Uninvested Cash: Bank of America

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not accredited

BBB Website Alert - On April 4, 2012 accreditation was suspended due to the

business’s failure to respond to and resolve BBB complaints promptly. Additionally

the business had not eliminated the underlying cause of patterns of customer

complaints concerning customer service issues and failure to respond to customers.

The company met with BBB on April 18, 2012 and outlined steps it had recently taken

to improve its internal handling of customer service related issues. The suspension

was reviewed by the Accreditation Committee of the BBB Board of Directors on April

19th. The committee voted to maintain the suspension of the company’s BBB

Accreditation for at least six months to determine if steps taken to minimize customer

service-related complaints are successful, and to revisit the company’s BBB

accreditation at that time.

To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the company’s BBB

profile.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets



Does not allow single member LLCs (“Checkbook IRA”)

GoldStar Trust Company www.goldstartrust.com

GoldStar Trust Company has over twenty years of experience and offers retirement solutions that allow investors to

diversify their IRA portfolio with precious metals and other alternative investments. GoldStar serves as Paying Agent

and Trustee for issuers of Church Bonds and Municipal Bonds in 38 states. GoldStar Trust Company began as Colonial

Trust Company, incorporated on August 19th, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2004, Colonial Trust Company entered into

negotiations with Happy State Bank of Amarillo, Texas and soon became GoldStar Trust Company. Two years later in

2006, GoldStar acquired American Church Trust Company in Houston, TX and later moved all operations to Canyon, TX

in 2007. Since then, GoldStar has enjoyed enormous gains in the markets we serve as a result of strong leadership and

keen financial foresight.

Contact Information

Main Office: 1401 4th Avenue

Canyon, TX 79015

Business Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7 am – 5 pm CST

Fri. 7 am – 4 pm CST

Phone Number: (800) 486-6888


Company Information


Type: Trust-only branch of Happy State Bank, a Texas Bank. Monitored by the Texas

Department of Banking and the FDIC.

State Chartered: Texas


Client Assets >$2.2 billion (as of March 31, 2013)

Employees: >70

Affiliates: Happy State Bank

Management

John Johnson President

Jeff Worley SVP - Operations

Misde Carter SVP - Controller

GoldStar Trust – Page 2

Fees

• Eight-hundredths of 1% (.0008) of total market billed annually upon anniversary date.

• Minimum = $60; Maximum = $250

• Accounts with a total market value over $75,000 will have a fee greater than $60

• The market value used to determine the fee will include any additional funds received within the first 30 days

of the account being initially funded.

There are additional fees depending upon the asset type. Please refer to GoldStar Trust’s Fee Schedule for a complete

disclosure of all fees.

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints


A+ Rating. (To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets

Real Estate √ Precious Metals √ Trust Deeds √ Private Lending


Does not allow single member LLCs (“Checkbook IRA”), Real Estate and Limited Partnerships

Horizon Trust Company www.horizontrust.com

Horizon Trust Company is a custodian offering IRA custodial services for clients looking to self-direct their Individual

Retirement Account (IRA). Horizon Trust provides education on self-directing and custodial services to investors

interested in diversifying their tax-sheltered portfolios beyond the limited options of publicly-traded investment

products.

Contact Information

Main Office:

Horizon Trust Company

2501 Yale Blvd. SE, Ste. 304

Albuquerque, NM 87106

Business Hours:


Email:

Company Information


State Chartered: New Mexico


Employees:

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Edwin Kelly CEO

Gregory Herlean Chairman of Board

Steve Byrne Treasurer and Secretary

Andrew Jolley Vice President

Jeffrey Barton Chief Compliance Officer

Horizon Trust Company – Page 2

Fees

Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, Indy 401

Premium Platinum

Set Up Fee: $50 $50

Multiplier Minimum Fee Multiplier Minimum Fee

Annual Fee: $0 - $50,000 0.007 $225 0.014 $450

$50,001 - $100,000

0.004 $350 0.008 $700

$100,001 - $200,000

0.0025 $400 0.005 $800

$200,001 - $1,000,000

0.002 $500 0.004 $1000

$1,000,000 and Up Customizable Customizable

Annual Buy/Sell Transactions Included 4

Unlimited

Additional Buy or Sell Transactions $50 Included

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not BBB Accredited

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




iPlan Group www.iplangroup.com

As an independent administrator, iPlanGroup processes the investment transactions you direct us to do on behalf of

your retirement account. Additionally, iPlanGroup provides account administration, recordkeeping and tax reporting

for your account.

Contact Information

Offices:

27887 Clemens Rd.

Suite 3

Westlake, OH 44145

Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Phone Number: 855-604-7526 (1.855.60i.plan)


Company Information




Number of Clients/Client Assets: 500/$50,000,000

Employees: 6

Management

Jill Banner CEO

Fees

Account Value Administration Fee

$0 - $29,999 $225

$30,000 - $49,999 $300

$50,000 - $69,999 $325

$70,000 - $99,999 $375

$100,000 - $199,999 $485

$200,000 - $299,999 $575

$300,000 - $399,999 $625

$400,000 - $499,999 $695

$500,000 - $699,999 $750

$700,000 - $899,999 $850

$900,000 and over $975

iPlan Group – Page 2

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not accredited.


profile).

Customer Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omissions Insurance

Uninvested Cash: Charter One Bank

Account Types



Allowable Assets




IRA Resources www.iraresources.com

Since 1996, IRA Resources has acted as a third party administrator for self-directed retirement plans. The company

specializes in the administration and record keeping services for IRAs investing in Private Placements.

Contact Information

Offices: 6825 La Jolla Blvd

La Jolla, CA 92037


Phone Number: 888 322-6534


Company Information


Custodian: Provident Trust Group


Number of Clients/Client Assets: 9,000/$500 million

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Lian Bruno Founder

Fees

Fees are billed on a semi-annual cycle based on the establishment date of your account(s)

Setup Fee $100

Annual Record Keeping Fee Minimum Record Keeping Fee: $165**

Per Additional Asset, per year: $20

Incoming Asset Transfer Fee

To transfer/convert Existing Notes, LP’s,

LLCs, GP’s, Private Offerings, Stocks,

Bonds and/or Mutual Funds transfer.

$50.00 per asset, as well as any transfer

fees charged by third parties, or actual

costs of transfer.

Transaction Fees Record keeping fee for Purchase, Sale or

Exchange of any Asset:

$50.00 plus the actual expense charged by

third parties.

IRA Resources – Page 2

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Errors and Omissions

Uninvested Cash: Union Bank

Customer Complaints


A+ Rating


profile).

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




IRA Services Trust www.iraservices.com

IRA Services Trust Company has more than 30 years of experience providing custodial account services.

Contact Information

Offices:

1160 Industrial Road

Suite 1

San Carlos, CA 94070

Business Hours: Mon. - Fri. from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT

Phone Number: (800) 248-8447


Company Information


Chartered: IRA Services Trust Company is a non-depository trust company regulated by the State

of South Dakota’s Division of Banking.


Number of Clients/Client Assets: >37,000 / >$4 billion

Employees: >50

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Edwin Blue CEO and President

Gary R. Shumm, Vice President

Michael F. McNair, Trust Officer

Fees

Set Up Fees

Online Application

Paper Application

$35

$60

Account Maintenance Fees

Quarterly Account Fee (charged at setup then automatically

deducted from account the first day of each calendar quarter. Is

not pro-rated)

$22 per quarter

Asset Fees

Quarterly Asset Fees (deducted from account at the time of purchase and the first day of

each calendar quarter)

Quarterly Asset Fees are not charged to Coverdell Education Savings Accounts or precious

metals.

IRA Services – Page 2

Tier 1 Assets (publicly available which may be traded on a

financial exchange including brokerage accounts within the IRA

used to trade stock, bonds, etc.)

$6 per asset/quarter

Tier 2 Assets (such as IRA LLCs, private placements, non-public

partnerships, notes, deeds of trust etc.) $12 per asset/quarter

Tier 3 Assets (such as real property) $18 per asset/quarter

Transaction Fees

Purchase / Liquidation / Sale / Re-Registration / Exchange of Tier

1 Assets $30 per asset

Purchase / Liquidation / Sale / Re-Registration / Exchange of Tier

2 Assets (Precious metals are charged the fee for each purchase,

not for each metal/coin type purchased)

$40 per asset

Purchase/Sale/Transfer/Re-Registration/Exchange of Tier 3 Assets $125 per asset

Client Protection



Customer Complaints


A- Rating


profile.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Kingdom Trust Company www.kingdomtrustco.com

KTC serves as an Independent Qualified Custodian for the assets of clients of Registered Investment Advisors, Broker-

Dealers, and Investment Sponsors, as well as their individual retirement account (“IRA”), non-qualified plans, and

qualified defined contribution plans (401(k)’s).

Contact Information

Offices: 1105 St. Rt. 121 N.

Murray, KY 42071

Business Hours:

Phone Number: 888-753-6972 Ext.122


Company Information


Chartered: South Dakota


Number of Clients 40,000

Client Assets $800 million (Self-Directed IRAs) / $4 billion total

Employees: 11-50


Management

Douglas E. Lawson

Scott Foster

Charles (Bo) Ives

Tim Kuhman

Matthew C. Jennings

President/CEO

Sr. Vice-President of

Institutional Custody

Senior Vice-President/Chief

Operating Officer

Sr. Vice-President/General

Counsel/Trust Officer

Executive Vice-President

Fees

Account Establishment Fee $50

Annual Fee $0 – $50,000 ($195) + (.0031 x Asset Value)

(Due at setup and annually

thereafter)

$50,001 – $100,000 ($195) + (.0026 x Asset Value)

$100,001 – $150,000 ($195) + (.0023 x Asset Value)

$150,001 – $250,000 ($195) + (.0021 x Asset Value)

$250,001 – $500,000 ($195) + (.0019 x Asset Value)

$500,001 – $1,000,000 ($195) + (.0018 x Asset Value)

$1,000,000 or Greater Negotiable

Kingdom Trust Company – Page 2

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash: FNB Bank

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not BBB accredited.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Millennium Trust Company www.mtrustcompany.com

Offers alternative custody solutions to institutions, advisors and individuals. Serves as a complement to traditional

services offered by other custodians. Services include rollover solutions, alternative asset custody, private fund custody

and advisor support services.

Contact Information

Offices: 2001 Spring Road

Suite 700 Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

Business Hours: Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST



Company Information

Classification: Trust Company

State Charter: Illinois

Date Established: 11/29/2000

Number of Clients/Client Assets: >80,000 / $8.4 billion

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

T. Scott McCartan CEO

Gary Anetsberger

Chief Operating Officer

Karla Mansfield

Chief Financial Officer

Bob Kunimura Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Abernathy Chief Compliance Officer

Brad Markham General Counsel

Mary Hackbarth SVP, Director of

Marketing

Sharon Robertson SVP, Director of Operations

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Account Fee $300

Annual Holding Fee $125 per asset

Transaction Fee Promissory Notes and Real Estate $150

Millennium Trust Company – Page 2

Client Protection


Uninvested Cash: Cash management program uses four banks to provide FDIC coverage of up to $1

million.

Customer Complaints


Account Types:



Allowable Assets




New Direction IRA www.newdirectionira.com

New Direction IRA is a provider of investor education as well as custodial and administrative services for retirement

accounts and HSAs, allowing individual investors to take control of their tax advantaged accounts using alternative asset

opportunities that are ideally suited to each investor’s goals and investment style.

Contact Information

Offices:

1070 W Century Dr.

Suite 101

Louisville, CO 80027

Business Hours: Monday – Friday

8:30am – 5:00pm (MST)



Company Information




Number of Clients/Client Assets: 7,000 / >$700 million

Employees: 50

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Bill Humphrey Co-founder and CEO

Catherine Wynne Co-founder and President

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Administration Fee

Option 1: Per Asset $295 per asset/per year*

*Annual fee is charged when you purchase an asset and annually on the anniversary month of the first asset purchased in

your account thereafter. Mortgages used to purchase real estate are considered a separate asset. The annual fee charged

for a mortgage is $195 per year.

New Direction IRA – Page 2

Option 2: Based on Value of Account

Account Value: Annual Administration Fee:

$0 - $14,999.99 $195

$15,000 - $29,999.99 $250

$30,000 - $44,999.99 $325

$45,000 - $59,999.99 $375

$60,000 - $89,999.99 $450

$90,000 - $124,999.99 $525

$125,000 - $249,999.99 $650

$250,000 - $499,999.99 $775

$500,000 - $749,999.99 $1,500

$750,000 and up $1,850

Transaction Fees

Purchase, Sale, Exchange of Any Asset (Except Real Estate) $95

Purchase, Sale, Exchange of Real Estate $250

Foreign Real Estate $1,500

Leveraged Real Estate $345

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Errors and Omissions Insurance

Uninvested Cash: Several Banks

Customer Complaints


A+ Rating.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Next Generation Trust www.nextgenerationtrust.com

Next Generation Trust Services is a neutral third-party administrator of self-directed IRAs and self-directed retirement

plans. Founded in 2004 by CEO Jaime Raskulinecz, Next Generation Trust Services provides comprehensive account

administration and transaction support to individuals interested in self-directing their retirement portfolios.

Contact Information

Offices: 75 Livingston Avenue, 3rd Floor

Roseland, NJ 07068


Phone Number: (888) 857-8058


Company Information


Custodian: Union Center National Bank



Client Assets >$500,000,000

Employees: >10

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Jaime Raskulinecz CEO and founder

Linda Varas Principal

Matt Zidow Operations Manager

Fees

Set Up Fee

$50

Annual Recordkeeping Fee

Option One: Fee based on number of Assets $325 per asset and/or liability • Each additional asset is paid at the time of acquisition.

• Minimum annual recordkeeping fee $325.

• Minimum fee will be applied to first asset purchased if acquired during first year.

• Account billed in the anniversary month of account opening.

• Debt financing on an asset is charged as an additional investment.

Next Generation Trust – Page 2

Option Two: Fee based on Account Value

Account Value Multiply by:

$1 to $10,000 .0150

$10,001 to $20,000 .0100

$20,001 to $30,000 .0090

$30,001 to $40,000 .0080

$40,001 to $50,000 .0070

$50,001 to $100,000 .0060

$100,001 to $250,000 .0050

$250,001and up .0040

Minimum annual recordkeeping fee is $150. Maximum annual recordkeeping fee is $2,000. Account

will be billed in monthly installments. Fee is calculated incrementally according to the table.

Transaction Fees

Purchase, Sale, Exchange, or Re-registration of any domestic asset,

including each additional funding: $100

Purchase, Sale, Exchange, or Re-registration of any international asset,

including each additional funding: $125

Transaction for a Real Estate Deposit: $25

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Information unavailable.

Uninvested Cash: Union Center National Bank

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not Accredited.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Nexus Direct www.nexusdirectira.com

Nexus Direct specialize in self-directed tax-free and tax-deferred retirement plans, such as individual retirement

arrangements, including Roth, traditional, simple, simplified employee plan (SEP), roth-401(k), Coverdell education

(ESA), and health savings account (HSA) plans. As a passive custodian Nexus Direct IRA has no conflicts of interest, as it

does not offer investment advice.

Contact Information

Offices:

12800 Industrial Park Blvd.

Suite 200

Minneapolis, MN 55441



Email:

Company Information




Number of Clients/Client Assets: 2,000 / $172 million

Employees: 6

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Todd Grill President

Carina Velie:

Business Development

Jennifer Berg:

Office Manager

Nexus Direct – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee

Annual Asset Holding Fee PAID UPON INITIAL ACQUSITION AND QUARTERLY THEREAFTER

Option One: Fee Based on Number of Investments $350 Per Asset or Investment

Option Two: Fee Based on Total Account Value

Portfolio Value: Annual Asset Fee:

$0-$10,000 $100 minimum

$10,001-$25,000 $195

$25,001-$50,000 .0075

$50,001-$100,000 .0065

$100,001-$200,000 .0055

$200,001-$300,000 .0045

$300,001 $500,000 .0035

$500,001 and up $1850 maximum

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors and Omissions Insurance

Uninvested Cash: Wells Fargo Bank

Customer Complaints


Not accredited

A Rating (To view the complaints filed against the company,

please view the company’s BBB profile).

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




NuView IRA www.nuviewira.com

Helps clients unlock their IRAs to invest non-publically traded assets of their choosing. Together with their Chicago affiliate, NuView clients have over half a billion dollars in self-directed retirement funds invested in real

estate, notes, private placements and a wide variety of other unique investments. All eligible employees hold the

prestigious designation of Certified IRA Services Professional from the Institute of Certified Bankers.

Contact Information

Offices:

Company Headquarters

1064 Greenwood Blvd

Suite 312

Lake Mary, FL 32746

Ft. Lauderdale Sales Office

401 E Las Olas Blvd

Suite 1400

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Cleveland Sales Office

6100 Oak Tree Boulevard

Suite 200

Independence, Ohio 44131


Phone Number: Toll Free 877-259-3256

Lake Mary 407-367-3472

Cleveland 216-643-2930

Ft. Lauderdale 954-332-2323


Company Information





Client Assets $ ½ billion

Employees: 30

Affiliates: Midland IRA

Management

Glen Mather

President and CEO

Jason DeBono

General Manager

Imran Ali Financial Controller

Tammy Perez Transaction Manager

NuView IRA – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee

Annual Fee

Option 1 Fee Based on Number of Assets $295 Per Asset and/or Liability

Option 2 Fee Based on Total Account Value

Portfolio Value: Annual Asset

Fee:

$0 - $14,999.99 $195

$15,000 - $29,999.99 $260

$30,000 - $44,999.99 $325

$45,000 - $59,999.99 $390

$60,000 - $89,999.99 $500

$90,000 - $124,999.99 $700

$125,000 - $249,999.99 $950

$250,000 - $499,999.99 $1,250

$500,000 - $749,999.99 $1,650

$750,000 and up $1,850

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance

Uninvested Cash: CNL Bank

Customer Complaints


Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Pensco Trust Company www.pensco.com

Pensco has been one of the larger self-directed IRA providers for years, and in 2012 acquired Lincoln Trust Company,

which doubled their size.

Contact Information

Offices:

717 17th Street, Suite 2200

Denver, CO 80202-3331

Corporate Offices

PO Box 7576

San Francisco, CA 94120-7576

Business Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET

Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (Accountholders)

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT (Corporate Office)

Phone Number: 866.818.4472


Company Information


State Charter: New Hampshire


Number of Clients/Client Assets: >112,000 / $12 billion

Employees: >100

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Kelly Rodriques

CEO & President

Carol Foster Chief Financial Officer

Jim Ruggiero Chief Technology Officer

Chris Radich VP, Chief Risk Officer

Eileen Loustau SVP, Marketing

Cynthia Weaver EVP, Institutional

Services and Strategy

Bonnie Lewis VP, Operations

Gregg Monette VP, Business Resource & Client Service Centers

Pensco Trust – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Quarterly Fees (based on total account value) $0—$79,999 $100.00

$80,000—$99,999 $50.00 + .0625% of TAV

$100,000—$499,999 $62.50 + .05% of TAV

$500,000—$999,999 $150.00 + .0375% of TAV

$1,000,000+ $275.00 + .025% of TAV

Quarterly asset maintenance2 (per asset) Real property, promissory notes and mortgages $12

Foreign real estate $1,000

All other assets Free Purchases and sales Alternative assets free

Client Protection



Customer Complaints



A+ Rating. (To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Polycomp www.polycomp.net

Polycomp administers retirement plans, self-directed IRAs, and Association Trust plans.

Contact Information

Offices:

Northern California

3000 Lava Ridge Court, Ste. 130

Roseville, CA 95661

Southern California (L.A. Area)

6400 Canoga Avenue, Ste. 250

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Southern California (San Diego Area)

404 Camino del Rio S., Ste. 608

San Diego, CA 92108

Business Hours:

Phone Number:

800.952.8800 – Northern California

800.736.7090 – Southern California (L.A. Area)

800.572.4122 – Southern California (San Diego Area)

Email: Contact form on website

Company Information


Chartered: South Dakota

Date Established: 2009 (Trust Charter) / in business since 1978


Employees:

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Ed Dillon CEO

Donna Harmon President

NaKendra Stewart Director of Compliance

Jay Kerschner Director of Qualified Plan Operations

Christopher Mastrianni Director of Trust Administration

Polycomp – Page 2

Fees

Set Up Fee $ 95

Annual Fees

Quarterly administration of one asset and cash account $ 75

Quarterly administration of each additional asset $ 30

Annual administration, per parcel, of real property (includes expense checks processing) $ 250

Transaction Fees

Real Property - purchase/sale (additional $100 for non-recourse loan) $ 300

Asset purchase, modification, or payoff (other than real property) $ 100

Foreign Real Property – purchase/sale $ 750

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not accredited

A Rating


profile.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Preferred Trust Company www.preferredtrustcompany.com

Preferred Trust Company provides clients with the opportunity to self-direct their Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

to invest in a variety of investment vehicles, including non-publicly traded assets. By expanding the clients' investment

possibilities, Preferred Trust dispels the popular notion that bank CDs or the stock market are the only investment

options for an IRA. In fact, many of Preferred Trust's accountholders prefer to invest in non-traditional products, such as

real estate investments. It is our unwavering commitment to be the preferred IRA custodian by offering clients the

flexibility to select investments that complement their investment portfolio

Contact Information

Offices:

2471 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway

Suite 100

Henderson, NV 89052

Business Hours:


Email: Contact form on website

Company Information


Chartered: Nevada



Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Jeffrey P. Coe Manager

Jeff Thomson Manager

Kurt F. Weinrich Manager

Fees

Set Up Fee $175

Annual Maintenance Fee $375

Real Estate Asset Administration Fee $175

Transaction Fees

Real Estate (Purchase or Sale) $500

Debt Financing Fee $400

Preferred Trust – Page 2

Client Protection



Customer Complaints


A- Rating. To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets



Premier Trust www.premiertrust.com

For more than a decade, Premier Trust has been a trust company chartered and based in the State of Nevada where

we provide comprehensive trust and self-directed IRA administration.

Contact Information

Offices: 4465 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89103


Phone Number: (702) 507-0750


Company Information


Chartered: Nevada


Number of Clients Unknown

Client Assets Unknown

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Mark Dreschler President/CEO/Co-Founder

Robert W. Bruderman Director/Chairman/Co-Founder

Marie Fiore Senior Vice President/Manager, Personal Trust

Kathy Allinger Vice President/Trust Officer

Marsha Walters, CTFA Assistant Vice President/Trust Officer

Deborah Erdmann, QKA, CISP Vice President/Trust Officer

Susan Callaghan Trust Officer

Brian Simmons Trust Officer

Nancy Dirk Senior Vice President/Director of Operations

Premier Trust – Page 2

Fees

ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: Based on fair market value of stocks, bonds, promissory notes, and personal and real

property held in trust:

.60 of 1% (0.6%) Up to $1,000,000

.50 of 1% (0.5%) $1,000,001 up to $2,000,000

.35 of 1% (0.35%) $2,000,001 up to $5,000,000

Negotiable over $5,000,001

Minimum Fee: $2,000

Client Protection



Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: BBB Accredited since 11/11/2009

A + Rating. To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets



Provident Trust Group www.trustprovident.com

Provident Trust Group is an independent corporate trust company located in Las Vegas, Nevada. By relying on

Provident as your fiduciary, we can provide you with access to the many advantages afforded by trusts under Nevada

law regardless of where you live. Indeed, we serve clients in all fifty states and hold over $3 billion in custody.

Provident’s clients range in size from small family trusts to multi-million dollar accounts and include individuals, multi-

generational families, family offices, as well as retirement accounts.

Contact Information

Offices: 8880 West Sunset Road

Las Vegas, NV 89148

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (PST)



Company Information


Chartered: Nevada


Number of Clients/Client Assets: >30,000 / >$3 billion

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Theresa Fette CEO

Jason Helquist President

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee $395

Transaction Fee $100 per real estate transaction

Provident Trust – Page 2

Client Protection



Customer Complaints


A Rating. (To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets



RealTrust www.realtrustgroup.com

RealTrust IRA Alternatives, LLC (RealTrust) was founded by Real Estate Lawyer, Mark E. Hodges (was previously an

Entrust franchise). RealTrust offers individuals and small businesses an IRS-compliant platform for acquiring

Alternative Assets with “Fully” Self-Directed IRA and 401(k) Plans.

Contact Information

Offices:

312 East Trow Avenue

Suite 201

P.O. Box 69

Chelan, WA 98816


Phone Number: (877) 384-7393


Company Information


Custodian: Washington Federal Bank


Number of Clients

Client Assets

Employees: <5

Affiliates: RealTrust 1031 Alternatives, Inc.

Management

Mark E. Hodges, Esq. Founder

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee

OPTION “A”: Fee assessed per asset held in account. $250 per asset • Fee applies annually to each asset held in account; Debt–Financing associated with an investment is charged as a

separate asset.

• Fees are assessed at time of account establishment, on the anniversary date thereof and at time of asset acquisition.

RealTrust – Page 2

OPTION “B”: Fee Assessed on Aggregate Value of Account. • Fee is calculated on highest aggregate value of account during annual term. Minimum Annual Administration Fee:

$150.

• Fees are calculated on a tiered basis.

• Fees are assessed at time of account establishment, on the anniversary date thereof and at time of asset acquisition.

If the account value is between:

Multiply value by:

$1 to $25,000 0.0085

$25,001 to $80,000 0.0065

$80,001 to $180,000 0.0055

$180,001 to $300,000 0.0045

$300,001 to $500,000 0.0035

$500,001 and up 0.0030

Transaction Processing Fees Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Transfer of Asset, Additional Funding. $150

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not BBB Accredited.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets




Summit Trust www.summittrust.com

NOTE: Summit Trust ONLY accepts accounts referred to them through their network of approved financial advisors.

Provides fiduciary, agency and investment services for professional advisors to manage the investment portfolios for

individuals, families, corporations, and institutions. Additionally provides IRA Custodian services for clients who want to

hold investment real estate, closely held businesses, charitable bonds and notes, and initial public offerings, as well as

private offerings and notes, in their IRA accounts. Also offers charitable administration services which include

establishing and administering family foundations, charitable remainder trusts of all types, and special planned giving

administration services for large and small charities.

Contact Information

Offices:

8861 West Sahara Ave. Suite 215

Las Vegas, Nevada 89117

Marketing Office

190 Bethlehem Pike, Suite One

PO Box 605

Colmar, PA 18915

Business Hours:

Phone Number: 800.822.6711

215.822.6601 – Marketing Office


Company Information


Chartered: Nevada

Date Established: Received charter 11/2004 and opened 5/2005


Employees:

Affiliates:

Management

Kevin C. Brown CEO

George P. Brown Chief Marketing Officer

Theresa Le, JD Trust Officer

Dan Pompei Business Development

Jutta Tardiff Office Administrator

Summit Trust – Page 2

Fees

Set Up $75

Annual Maintenance *

Account Value Fee

$0 - $10,000 $225

Next $90,000 .45% (.0045 of market value)



Next $1,000,000 .15% (.0015 of market value)



For Example: The Annual Maintenance Fee of an Unlimited valued at $250,000 would be: $225

Base Fee + $405 (.0045 X $90,000) + $450 (.0030 X $150,000) – or $1,080 per year. This is the

annual rate; the Fee is charged one quarter at a time, on the last day of each fiscal quarter.

Transaction Fees

Unsecured Note Purchase or Set up $30

Secured Note Purchase or Set up $75

Note or Mortgage Adjustment (Additional funding, etc.) $30

Purchase/Sale or Re-registration of Real Property $150

Client Protection

Insurance Coverage:

Uninvested Cash:

Customer Complaints

Better Business Bureau: Not accredited.

No rating.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets



Trust Company of America www.trustamerica.com

Since 1972, Trust Company of America (TCA) has served Registered Investment Advisors. TCA is an independent RIA custodian offering fully integrated real-time technology, consultative services and back office support built exclusively for RIAs.

Contact Information

Offices: 7103 South Revere Parkway

Centennial, CO 80112

Business Hours:

Phone Number: Sales: 800-223-4133

Service: 800-223-4133

Email:

Company Information


Chartered: Colorado

Date Established: 1972 (originally Franklin Trust)

Number of Clients/Client Assets: Unknown

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

David Barry

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark Piquette

Chief Marketing Officer

Greg Jones

Chief Compliance Officer

Josh Pace

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Dennis Noto

Chief Information Officer

Mark Massa

Senior Vice President, Client Services & Operations

Mike Lover

Vice President, Process Improvement

Kathleen Brenk

Vice President, People & Culture

Theresa Bain

Vice President, Product Integration

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Fees

Set Up Fee $30.00 per account

Transfers in $50.00 per asset transfer, per institution

Administration Fees

Account administration, cash balance1 $2000 or greater $150.00 per year

Account administration, cash balance1 less than $2000 $250.00 per year

Asset Maintenance

Extraordinary assets2, cash balance1 $2000 or greater $25.00 quarterly per asset

Extraordinary assets2, cash balance1 less than $2000 $50.00 quarterly per asset

All other assets $6.25 quarterly per asset

Asset Holding Asset held at depository or in our vault $6.25 quarterly per asset

Transaction Fees

Non-extraordinary asset3 investments $25.00 per transaction

Subsequent investments in the same mutual fund $5.00 per transaction

Extraordinary asset2 investments $25.00 per transaction 1Cash balances are calculated at the account level. 2Extraordinary assets include, but are not limited to, deeds of trust, real property, promissory notes, and limited

partnerships. Transaction fees apply to each purchase, sell, payoff, exchange, or tender offer. 3Non-extraordinary assets include, but are not limited to, publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Transaction

fees apply to each purchase, sell, payoff, exchange, or tender offer.

Client Protection



Customer Complaints


Account Types:



Allowable Assets



uDirect IRA www.udirectira.com

uDirect IRA Services clients invest their IRA outside of the stock market into real estate, land, private notes & more to

improve their financial future. Educating individual investors and professionals is the cornerstone of uDirect

IRA. uDirect IRA provides information on self-directed IRAs. uDirect does not promote any investments.

Contact Information

Offices:

2522 Chambers Road

Suite 100

Tustin, CA 92780


Phone Number: (866) 447-6598


Company Information



Custodian: American Estate & Trust

Number of Clients 1,900

Client Assets $180 million

Employees: Unknown

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

Kaaren Hall President

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Fee $275

Document Review $25 Min or $150 per hour

Document review will generally consist of review of the documents representing the investment for your account or

other related documents. Such documents can include, but is not limited to, real estate closing, private placements,

partnership agreements, corporate stock, loans, tax liens, trust deeds. We will review documents submitted with an

investment transaction and include that in the 6 free transactions. If we are requested to review documents prior to

funding, or if we have to review the same documents multiple times in order to complete the investment transaction,

then this fee will apply.

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Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Errors and Omissions Insurance


Customer Complaints


Not Rated.

Account Types:



Allowable Assets


√ Private Placements √ Futures √ Tax Liens √ Stocks, Bonds and Mutual

Funds


Vantage IRA www.vantageiras.com

Since 2004, Vantage Retirement Plans, LLC has provided IRA administration, custodial, agent for custodian, and

recordkeeping services to individuals and small business owners who wish to include alternative investments as part of

their tax-deferred and tax-free portfolios. Vantage specializes in the third-party administration of self-directed

retirement plans including Traditional and Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs, and Health Savings Accounts.

Contact Information

Offices:

20860 N Tatum Blvd.

Suite 240

Phœnix, AZ 85050

Business Hours: Monday thru Friday (Closed Daily for Lunch from 12pm – 1pm)

9am – 5pm Arizona Time

Phone Number: (866) 459-4580


Company Information


Custodian: First Trust Company of Onaga (Since 2012)


Number of Clients/Client Assets: 7,000 / $700 million

Employees: 20

Affiliates: Unknown

Management

JP Dahdah CEO

Carmen Margie Executive Assistant

to CEO

Sherri Quintana Operations

Specialist

Fees

Set Up Fee $50

Annual Administration Fee Option 1 (per asset) Option 2 (account value)

$325 per asset Total Account Value Multiplier

$0 to $30,000 0.0120 ($195 minimum)

$30,001 to $50,000 0.0100

$50,001 to $70,000 0.0090

$70,001 to $100,000 0.0085

$100,001 to $200,000 0.0075

$200,001 to $299,000 0.0065

$300,000 and up $1850 maximum

Asset Transaction Fee Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Payoff, or Re-registration of

Any Asset or Liability

$125

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Client Protection

Insurance Coverage: Fidelity Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance

Uninvested Cash: Wells Fargo Bank

Customer Complaints



A- Rating. To view the complaints filed against the company, please view the


Account Types:



Allowable Assets




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