Investment Types
Discover the Power of Self-Directed Retirement Accounts
Self-directed IRAs put you in the driver’s seat of your retirement.
With the freedom to invest in assets you want, self-directed IRAs provide the highest level of flexibility and diversification of any retirement account
Choose from our many tax-advantaged retirement accounts below and self-direct them for greater control of your retirement!
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Enter your details below to learn how a Self-Directed IRA works and whether it’s the right structure for your retirement strategy.
What is a Self-Directed Retirement Account?
A self-directed retirement account is a retirement account that allows you to invest in assets typically restricted by “traditional” retirement accounts.
The most common self-directed retirement account is a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), but it can come in many forms, including a Roth SDIRA, SIMPLE SDIRA, or an Individual 401(k).
Self-directed retirement accounts are administered by custodians like Horizon Trust, which act as passive vehicles to ensure that you complete transactions within appropriate IRS guidelines and report all relevant tax information during tax season.
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Benefits of Self-Directing for Retirement
Greater Control
You have the autonomy to make investment decisions based on your knowledge and expertise.
Diverse Investment Options
Invest in a wide range of assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds, including real estate, precious metals, private equity, and more.
Higher Potential for Higher Returns
Assets like real estate and private equity come with higher risk but much higher rewards.
Portfolio Diversification
Truly diversify your portfolio by getting your retirement account out of the stock market and into tangible assets like gold and real estate.
Hedge Against Market Volatility
Beat out inflation with the high returns earned from assets like gold, real estate, and more.
Tailored Investment Strategy
Customize your strategy to match your risk tolerance and long-term goals.
Tax Advantages
SDIRAs come in Traditional or Roth structures, which offer several tax advantages to investors.
Personal Satisfaction
Invest in areas you’re passionate about!
Tax-Advantaged Retirement Planning
Your Self-Directed IRA isn’t just an account — it’s a gateway to building real wealth on your terms. Horizon Trust opens the door to investment options far beyond Wall Street.
Your Ultimate Guide To Self-Guided Success
Your retirement is of utmost importance to you, and it’s also important to us. Our ultimate retirement guide will tell you everything you need to help ensure the success of your self-directed retirement account. In it, you’ll find the differences between various retirement accounts and the many wealth accumulation vehicles, including real estate, and more.
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Trusted by investors nationwide to take control of their retirement through Self-Directed IRAs.
Helping clients grow and protect wealth across real estate, crypto, and private investments.
Proven Success. Trusted Leadership. Real Impact.
At Horizon Trust, we make it simple to open and manage a Self-Directed IRA, so you can take control of your retirement on your terms. Founded by Greg Herlean, who has overseen more than $1.3 billion in real estate transactions, Horizon Trust was built by someone who understands what self-directed investors need: personalized service, fast transactions, and a custodian that stays out of your way.