The Plus Side of Social Media

Calling all “Plus” people: Now you can add us to your circles! Equity Trust is giving you yet another avenue to discover more self-directed investing news and information: Google+. Click here to view our profile and begin following us. Those of you who are somewhat social media-literate are at least aware of Google’s recently created [...]

Equity University: The New Home for Self Directed IRA and Alternative Investing Education

You may have already noticed that we have launched the new web portal for Equity University. This is just the first stage in what will become the ultimate online resource for self-directed IRA education. Equity University was created to fulfill the mission of Equity Trust Company: to help investors make tax-free profits through education, innovation, [...]

Self Directed IRA e-Learning Videos – At Home and On the Go

At Equity Trust we are committed to providing you with the best possible self directed IRA education. As a part of this continuing effort, we are pleased to announce the first round of free educational videos designed to give you the basics of self-directed IRA investing.  In these initial videos, you’ll hear from Edwin Kelly, [...]

Road Report: 2009 NAPFA National Conference

We just returned from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) National Conference.  During our time in Washington D.C. we had a chance to talk at length with financial advisors and CPAs from across the country.  We gathered some outstanding insight from the attendees and had some great discussions on how Equity Trust can [...]

How to Discover if a Self-Directed IRA is Right for You?

A recent article from MarketWatch took a rather harsh view of self-directed IRAs.  Entitled “Self-directed IRAs aren’t for everyone“, it refers to self-directed IRAs as something reserved just for the wealthy elite (“those with at least $1 million in investable retirement assets”) and says that everyone else should “Otherwise, skip it.” At Equity Trust, we’ve [...]

Equity Trust Company – On the Road and On the Line

The coming weeks will bring many opportunities to meet and talk with Equity Trust representatives.  We’ll be on the road quite a bit and if we aren’t coming to your area, you can catch one of the upcoming webinars or teleseminars. For those in the New York/New Jersey area, catch us at the Ron LeGrand [...]

Getting Started with Self Directed IRA Investing is Easier than You May Think

Self-Directed IRA Education Week has brought you news of the industry from the top with Equity Trust Company CEO Jeff Desich.  It has introduced you to the successes that are happening all around you.  Now it’s time to learn how to write your own success story. The final installment in the Self-Directed IRA Education Week [...]

Get a Glimpse into the Playbook of Successful Investors

You don’t have to be a financial wizard with an MBA to be successful with your self-directed IRA. Investors not so different from you are making deals happen everyday. Tonight’s Self-Directed IRA Week webinar highlights the success stories of investors who are more than willing to seize the opportunities available to them. Listen in as [...]

Equity Trust CEO Jeff Desich Discusses State of Self Directed IRA industry

In the middle of a recession and amid market turmoil, Jeff Desich, Equity Trust CEO, takes time tonight to discuss how investors can survive and flourish with self-directed investing despite the economy, he’ll also comment on the growth of the self-directed IRA industry, and talk about what lies ahead for both investors and the industry. [...]

Things Looking Up for College Grads

While news reports may paint a dreary picture for new college graduates, companies in Ohio are hopeful about the future and are courting graduates from Ohio colleges. Equity Trust Company attended a “Meet the Recruiters” night at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and was excited about what the school’s business students have to offer. Find [...]

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