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Unlike traditional investment firms, NUA Advisors, LLC is an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm that provides objective, expert guidance throughout the whole SDRA investment process. Through our extensive understanding of regulatory and financial considerations of SDRAs, we navigate the common pitfalls of investing in nontraditional investments.
NUA Advisors goes well beyond offering basic investment services or market-based investments for your IRA. Our SDRA clients, who want to invest in both traditional investments and non-traditional investments, benefit from the four “I”s of NUA’s expertise in total portfolio management for determining: Investment Suitability Inherent Investment Risk Investment Structure and Operational Risk Investment Exit Strategies
For a more complete description of our services and a complimentary consultation, contact NUA Advisors at www.nuaadvisors.com
Disclosure: There is risk associated with all investments, both traditional and alternative investments. Not all investments are suitable for all investors, and appropriate portfolio planning, whether traditional or alternative is required prior to making any investments. Not all information contained within this article may be applicable to all readers, and NUA shall not be held responsible or liable for any use of the information with or without seeking knowledgeable professional advice.
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What’s in an IRA?
Currently, over four trillion dollars are held in IRA*, with the vast majority sitting in traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cash. Where’s the rest? In non-traditional investments controlled by investors, such as real estate, precious metals, promissory notes, franchises, private equity, livestock, and just about anything else that can be imagined. Why you should consider non-traditional investments?
The key to building wealth is achieving an optimum balance and diversification in your portfolio in order to protect it from inevitable market volatility and adverse economic cycles. The lessons of our recent economic crisis have cast a light on the difficulty of achieving true diversification when investing in the stock and bond markets alone. Non-traditional investments, however, don’t necessarily correlate with the movements and cycles of the financial markets, which means they can achieve far greater diversification.
Is that legal?
Not only is it legal, it was the original intent of the 1974 IRA legislation to have individuals assume greater responsibility and control over their retirement accounts. The Self Directed Retirement Account (SDRA) was created as a way for individuals to invest in almost any asset, with a few limitations, that they feel would help them achieve their retirement goals. The problem is that most financial institutions and custodians are only capable of advising and administering retirement accounts solely with traditional, publicly traded investments. Ever think that your passions could be your best investment?
The best non-traditional investment is the one you can control with your own core competencies. You can apply your trade, hobby or expertise to buying and managing unique assets for growth and income within your SDRA. Whether it’s running a business, raising livestock, managing real estate property, or investing in mortgages, your competencies and knowledge can become your investment for retirement. As with traditional IRAs, all of the income, profits and appreciation generated from your interests inside an SDRA will accumulate with tax deferred benefits. * — EBRI
Are there other options?
Of course you’re not limited to your personal competencies, passions or creativity. There are endless investment opportunities if you know where to find them. NUA Advisors works with a number of investment sponsors to identify opportunities that are most suited for your investment temperament and preferences. Because non-traditional investments can be combined with traditional investments, you can invest in both Wall Street and Main Street to achieve optimum diversification in your portfolio. Does self-directed mean you’re on your own?
Not when you work with NUA Advisors. There are rules, regulations and guidelines set forth in the IRC that must be adhered to in order to ensure your SDRA investments receive the most favorable tax treatment. That’s where NUA Advisors comes in. With our extensive understanding of the regulatory and financial considerations of SDRAs, we bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional investing. As an Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm, we don’t charge commissions, so we can objectively assist with all aspects of investment strategy including the development of a personalized financial strategy, complete portfolio design for traditional and non-traditional assets, risk management and analysis, portfolio monitoring and valuation, along with ongoing education and support. With a SDRA, and NUA Advisors as your guide, you will have more control of your investment strategy and will enjoy the benefits that were truly intended for a Self-Directed Retirement Account investor – after all, it is your money.