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About NDTCO
We are a private financial trust based in Louisville, Colorado that provides best-in-class custodial services for more than 50,000 self-directed accounts and holds $3.7 billion in cash and assets for our clients. Our ongoing mission is to provide the education, flexibility, and account management tools investors need to realize that the spectrum of self-directed investments is broader and easier to manage than they think.
As summer draws to a close, the back-to-school season is rapidly approaching. Just as parents are preparing their children for a new academic year, so should self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) account holders use this time to take stock and realign their investment strategies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure your self-directed IRA is on … Read More
Just as individuals celebrate their identity and take pride in who they are, self-directed investors have an opportunity to invest in what they know and are passionate about. Pride is more than just a celebration of personal identity; it encompasses the decisions we make in all aspects of life. By supporting causes and industries that … Read More
Every year you may hear from us about fair market valuations (FMVs). Rest assured that our frequent iterations on this topic stem from FMVs being a critically important part of your account. Are you ready to submit your FMV for the year? Access the Client Portal, browse your asset(s) on your main dashboard, and click … Read More
If you took a distribution from a retirement account during the previous year, you should receive a Form 1099-R from New Direction Trust Company in early February. Once you have it, what are you supposed to do with it? Need to review your account information? Access the Client Portal. Preparing Your Tax Filing The beauty … Read More
Year-end is a busy time, yet in our holiday preparations, we should not overlook tax year requirements. For self-directed investors, this could mean fair market valuations (FMVs) of their self-directed retirement accounts, which are due January 15th. Ready to submit your FMV? Log in to your Client Portal and follow the instructions below. What Are Fair … Read More
The security of an IRA depends on a variety of factors, and whether an IRA held at a traditional custodian or brokerage is more secure than one held at a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) custodian can depend on the specific custodians in question. In general, traditional custodians or brokerages are more established and have more resources … Read More
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