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Service you can trust.

STRATA Trust Company was founded in 2008 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Horizon Bank, SSB. Based in Texas and formerly known as Self Directed IRA Services, Inc., STRATA has strategically realigned to support a broad range of investment professional partners in growing their SDIRA assets. We take pride in empowering investors to reach their retirement goals by providing custody of alternative investment IRAs as well as traditional assets.

Important Milestones in the
Evolution of Our Company

2008

Self Directed IRA Services, Inc. is established.

2010

Launched institutional IRA services to benefit investment platforms, advisors and professionals.

2014

A new industry milestone: STRATA Trust is one of the first to work with crowdfunding platforms.

2015

Assets under custody exceeded $1B.

2017

Self Directed IRA Services, Inc. rebrands and STRATA Trust Company is born.

2019

Attained $2 Billion in assets under custody. Grew to 50+ employees.

2021

Attained $3B in assets under custody. Launched ServiceNOW form technology for simplified IRA transactions.

2023

Attained $4B in assets under custody. Launched seamless investment onboarding with Investment Hub.

We've built our business on trust.

In today’s competitive financial environment, we know that you have a lot of options to choose from in the retirement services marketplace. It’s our mission to provide the highest level of customer service, attention to detail and dedication to satisfy your long-term needs. Download STRATA at a Glance here.

Advantages of using STRATA:

Complete investment flexibility beyond what most banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions allow

A national leader with over 350 years of combined experience in the self-directed IRA industry

Working with individual investors, as well as investment platforms, advisors and professionals nationwide

Our ability to be flexible, balanced and accessible means you experience less red tape that permeates our larger competitors

Unmatched personalized service and dedication

An IRA custodian subject to robust regulation and compliance safeguards

Account Security and Protection Concerns

Security Policy
While the Internet is generally not a secure environment and no one can guarantee absolute security, we strive to provide our clients with a level of comfort about the security of the information they store and transmit through our website. Protecting your personal information is of vital importance to STRATA Trust. It is our goal that all information submitted, and transactions completed through this Website are confidential and secure. To read our full security policy, visit our Security Policy page.
Business Continuity
We maintain a comprehensive data recovery plan, including business continuity services and daily backup of data at a secure offsite facility. Strict policies are maintained to ensure the security of our clients’ records.
Client Information Privacy
As a regulated financial institution, it is our policy not to disclose, either directly or indirectly, any personal information about our clients to third parties without the prior written consent of the client, except for our legitimate business purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, we do not provide account or personal information to outside companies that conduct independent telemarketing or direct mail marketing.
Professional Liability Insurance
Through Horizon Bank, we maintain a comprehensive insurance package, including financial institution bond policy, banker’s professional liability insurance and directors and officers’ liability insurance through underwriters rated A+ (excellent) by A.M. Best.
Regulatory and Audit Controls
As a subsidiary of Horizon Bank, we are regulated by the Texas Department of Banking, which conducts regular examinations of our operation. In addition, we are audited regularly by independent auditing firms for IRA compliance.
Uninvested Cash
Funds received into an account are deposited into an interest-bearing account with our parent company, Horizon Bank, or other financial institutions selected by us where balances are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account holder. Aside from this FDIC coverage on uninvested funds, there is no protection provided for investments held in our IRA accounts unless specifically provided by the investment.

STRATA Insights

See the latest headlines from STRATA Trust Company about the self-directed IRA industry.

The Basics of UBTI/UDFI

March 20, 2023 Read time: 5 Minutes

Not having to pay taxes on investment growth is one of the hallmark benefits of using an IRA to save for retirement vs. using a taxable account. As with most...

Contribution Limits and Deadlines for Your 2022 Self-Directed IRA

March 10, 2023 Read time: 6 Minutes

Don’t let a (tax) savings opportunity pass you by – there is still time to add cash to your self-directed IRA and take advantage of the related tax breaks for...

How Does a SEP Plan Work?

February 28, 2023 Read time: 5 Minutes

If you own a business and receive income for personal services rendered, you can establish a simple, cost-effective IRA-based retirement plan called a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP). A SEP can enable...

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We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic go-getters who are eager to learn and love to work with people.

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Want to know more about us?

Give us a call. We’re always excited to talk to prospective clients about the tremendous potential of self-directed IRAs.