A self-directed IRA may hold a broader range of eligible assets beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Depending on the asset and applicable requirements, these may include real estate, precious metals, private companies, promissory notes, and other alternative assets.

Mountain West IRA provides administrative and recordkeeping services for self-directed IRAs. All assets and transactions must comply with applicable IRS rules, prohibited transaction restrictions, and Mountain West IRA's administrative requirements.To expand the types of assets you can hold within your IRA, it is important to have a retirement plan that gives you greater control over the assets you choose.

With a self-directed IRA, you choose which eligible assets to hold in your retirement account. This gives you the flexibility to explore alternative assets based on your individual interests and retirement goals.

Mountain West IRA handles the administrative and recordkeeping responsibilities while you remain in control of your asset choices. Account owners are responsible for researching assets, understanding potential risks, and conducting their own due diligence.

Mountain West IRA does not select, recommend, endorse, research, evaluate, or perform due diligence on assets. All transactions must comply with applicable IRS rules and account requirements.