Self-Directed IRA Consulting

You want control, autonomy and flexibility

A self-directed IRA gives the freedom to invest in a broader range of assets—including real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

An IRA LLC, is a unique type of a self-directed IRA that allows you to take control of your retirement funds. You have the freedom to invest in a broader range of assets—including real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. You’re in control of how you invest. Afterall, it’s your money.

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Does any of this hit home?

I have to figure out what to do with my money

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You find yourself saying "I have to figure out what to do with my money"

You’re feeling stuck in the old system

You are frustrated with the lack of control and diversification of you retirement funds

You fear the loss of your savings and wealth due to inflation and government largesse

You distrust the USD and fiat-backed assets like stocks, bonds, mutual funds

Take control of your retirement with an IRA LLC

Here’s how it works

An IRA LLC—also known as a “checkbook IRA”—
gives you the freedom to invest in assets all with greater control and flexibility.

Here’s the basics


Self-Directed IRA:
Lets you invest beyond stocks and bonds—think real estate, startups, metals, BTC and crypto-currency, and other alternatives.

LLC (Limited Liability Company): A legal entity your IRA owns, for holding and managing your investments. 

You Manage It: As the manager of the LLC, you make the investment decisions.

Checkbook Control: You control the LLC’s bank account, so you can quickly move on investment opportunities, without waiting for custodian approval.

Where Unbound Assets comes in


To set up an IRA LLC, your custodian requires an approved facilitator—that’s us!

The team at Unbound Assets has been facilitating IRA LLCs since 2013. We handle everything from LLC structure setup to investment support, and our consulting expertise is included. We know the best practices, what to avoid, and how to keep your IRA LLC running smoothly.


With Unbound Assets, you’re in control
—building your financial future on your terms.

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Captain your financial future

Open a self-directed IRA

The steps

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Step 1 to opening a self-directed IRA
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Submit your Application.
We’ll review it with in 48 hours.

Approved Facilitator

Self-Directed LLC Facilitator: Unbound Assets.

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Step 2 to opening a self-directed IRA
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Account Creation Process.
We execute all the required documentation and guide you through the process, step by step, including forming a new IRA LLC.

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Step 3 to opening a self-directed IRA
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Transfer Custodian.
We ensure proper and complete transfer of your old Custodian: Fidelity, Dow Jones, Schwab, etc. to your new custodian, Forge Trust.

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Step 4 to opening a self-directed IRA
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Fund your LLC account. We walk you through establishing a bank account for your newly created LLC and oversee that funds successfully transfer.

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Ongoing Consulting: Along with our custodial partner, Forge Trust, we ensure compliance and proper reporting.

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Step 6 to opening a self-directed IRA
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Make Investments. You’re the manager of your LLC, and you can now use the funds in your LLC's bank account to make investments directly. All income and proceeds from these investments flow back into the LLC's bank account, which is still held within your IRA. Start shopping and let us help! Private equity, stocks, bonds, metals, bitcoin and crypto-currency, business start-ups, precious metals, real estate and more!

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Make investments in start up through a self-directed IRA

Start-ups

Invest in private equity through a self-directed IRA

Private Equity

Invest in stocks and bonds through a self-directed IRA

Stocks/Bonds

Invest in BTC/Crypto through a self-directed IRA

BTC/Crypto

Metals

Invest in real estate through a self-directed IRA

Real Estate

Unbound Assets is there with you throughout the process.

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IRA consulting package includes

We help you every step of the way
from account opening to making investments

$1,595

One time fee

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We provide high touch consulting for the establishment of your IRA LLC

We transfer or roll over your funds and help procure final investment purchases of your choice

Ongoing consulting and assistance with asset placement, liquidation, storage, and more

$250

Annual maintenance consulting and continued compliance

Guidance and assistance with annual distributions including proper 3rd party valuations for asset in kind distributions

We ensure your IRA LLC continues to be properly maintained and compliant with state and federal regulations.

We’ve been guiding people to build wealth since 2013.

With years of experience navigating every kind of market condition, we know the terrain and the traps. From proven strategies to smart maintenance and sharp decision-making, we help you optimize your financial strategy for long-term success.

Ready to take the next step?

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Payment options

to get you set up with your IRA LLC

ONE TIME PAYMENT

$1,595

via credit card, BTC, personal check, or collected from IRA rollover funds

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS

$1,295

spousal, Roth, trade

+$250 annual fee per account

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Building retirement wealth  by investing in a wider range of assets

Building retirement wealth

by investing in a wider range of assets

Diversifying your IRA portfolio

Beyond the most common asset types, a self-directed IRA opens up many investment options that you may not have previously considered.

You can invest in virtually anything except:

  • Life insurance

  • Collectibles

  • Any transaction that directly or indirectly personally benefits you or your lineal descendants.

Your IRA investment must benefit your IRA exclusively.

All the income/gains come back to the IRA with no tax.

An IRA LLC is for you if…

You Want Checkbook Control for Faster Transactions
An IRA LLC allows you to manage investments directly through a business checking account, bypassing custodian approval for each transaction, saving time, money, and paperwork. This is ideal for time-sensitive investments like real estate auctions or foreclosures, enabling quick access to funds.

You Want Control
An IRA LLC gives you complete control over the assets in which you invest, where they are stored, and who has access.

You Plan to Invest in Alternative Assets
If you’re interested in assets like real estate, precious metals, private equity, or bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, an IRA LLC provides flexibility to invest in IRS-permitted assets (excluding life insurance and collectibles). It’s suited for active investments requiring hands-on management, unlike standard IRAs limited to stocks and bonds.

You Want to Reduce Custodian Fees
With an IRA LLC, you avoid per-transaction fees charged by custodians, as the LLC is treated as a single asset. This is cost-effective for transaction-heavy investments like rental properties or fix-and-flips, where multiple payments (e.g., repairs, taxes) occur.

You Value Privacy in Investments
An IRA LLC can hold investments without publicly linking your name or IRA account number to property records, unlike a standard SDIRA where title documents are public. This offers a layer of confidentiality.

You Want Limited Liability Protection
The LLC structure provides a legal separation between the IRA’s assets and personal finances, potentially shielding other IRA assets from creditors if a specific LLC investment (e.g., a property) faces claims.

You’re Investing in Transaction-Heavy Assets
For assets requiring frequent transactions (e.g., hard money loans, real estate flips), an IRA LLC simplifies processes by allowing you to write checks directly, avoiding custodian delays and paperwork.

You Want to Partner with Other Investors
An IRA LLC can facilitate joint ventures, allowing your IRA to co-invest with other non-disqualified parties (e.g., unrelated investors) in assets like commercial properties, splitting ownership based on contributions.

*Still not sure if an IRA LLC is right for you? See our IRA LLC FAQs or contact us and we’ll walk you through how it all works.