Are you blown away (or maybe not at all surprised) by the explosive returns your self-directed investment has gotten in a short period of time? Have you discovered a unique way to grow your wealth that you’re dying to share with other self-directed investors?

If this describes you, enter the 2012 Self-Directed Investor of the Year contest. For the second year, we’re seeking those almost-too-amazing-to-believe stories about people who are taking control of their financial future and finding great deals that are yielding big results.

Not only will you open a lot of eyes to the power of self-directed IRAs, but by telling your story, you could potentially save hundreds – or thousands – of dollars! The grand-prize winner receives a Free IRA for Life! You read that right: The investor with the most impressive story will never have to pay annual fees on their retirement account for the rest of his or her life.

There are other opportunities for big prizes and notoriety as well. A few runners-up will be chosen to speak on a panel with other successful clients at the 2012 Equity University Networking Conference, which takes place September 28-30 in Orlando. We’ll chip in for free conference admission for these attendees. (Note: While the contest runs until the end of the year, entries to be considered for the Networking Conference panel will need to be submitted by June 15.)

Here’s a glimpse at the 2011 contest winner, Lorraine Walls, who worked with her husband, Richard, to buy four homes in their IRA accounts. The profits from rental homes are accumulating in their accounts and will eventually benefit their four adopted children.

What’s your story? Tell us how you’re rocking an alternative to the stock market or how you found a creative investment that’s funding your future. Now’s your chance to show everyone the power of self-directed IRAs and possibly get yours free!

Visit www.trustetc.com/contest now and answer three simple questions to enter!

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 5th, 2012