advisors, brokers, and dealers
Whether you’re an RIA, broker-dealer, or operate a turnkey asset management platform, our custodial solution is designed to support your business with streamlined account management, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional client experience.
At STRATA, we understand the importance of providing your clients with a broad spectrum of investment choices. By leveraging self-directed IRAs, you can:
Diversify client portfolios: Introduce alternative assets such as real estate, private equity, private debt, and precious metals.
Enhance client satisfaction: Offer tailored investment strategies that meet individual retirement objectives.
Access dedicated support: Benefit from our specialized knowledge in self-directed IRAs and alternative investments.
When your clients have asset custody needs that extend beyond the scope of what your clearing firm can provide, a self-directed IRA can be the solution they're seeking. STRATA Trust Company specializes in custody services for a variety of alternative assets, including:
Direct investments in residental or commercial properties.
Opportunities in real estate lending.
Investments in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Participation in energy sector ventures.
Holdings in closely held stock, REITs, LPs, or LLCs.
Investments in promissory notes or corporate deb offerings.
Self-directed IRAs enable RIAs, wealth managers, and other financial professionals to provide clients with the ability to use retirement funds for private market investments—all within IRS guidelines and in a tax-advantaged environment.
Allow clients to hold private market assets directly in their retirement accounts.
Transactions are processed in alignment with IRS requirements for self-directed IRAs.
Gain access to a team with specialized experience in alternative asset custody.
STRATA makes it simple to manage ongoing investor activity with quick access to forms, confirmations, and contact points. Below are common requests and tools to help you work more efficiently with your clients.
Manage investments
Add your investment to STRATA's platform by submitting asset details for a pre-custody review.
STRATA’s checklist provides capital call instructions to help your clients complete transactions seamlessly.
Submit a confirmation for a purchase or a transfer of an alternative investment.
Understand the annual FMV obligations and reporting requirements for investment sponsors.
Manage your relationship with STRATA
Request updates to existing investments that have been previously onboarded to STRATA's platform.
Ensure STRATA has the most current contact information on file.
Work with a dedicated team that understands the unique needs of RIAs, wealth managers, and other financial professionals
Open: Investors select the IRA type that fits their goals and complete STRATA’s online application.
Fund: Investors transfer funds from an existing IRA, roll over a 401(k), or make a new contribution.
Invest: Investors provide funding instructions, and STRATA handles the custody, paperwork, and reporting so transactions stay seamless.
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