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Add private markets to your IRA.

Invest in private debt, private equity, venture capital, and alternative strategies inside a self-directed IRA — growing your retirement wealth tax-deferred or tax-free.

Traditional IRA · Roth IRA · SEP IRA · Rollover IRA · For accredited investors only

Why a Private Markets IRA

The tax-advantaged edge

Combining the higher return potential of private markets with the tax advantages of an IRA creates a powerful compounding engine for long-term wealth.

Tax-Deferred Growth

In a Traditional IRA, all interest, dividends, and capital gains accumulate without annual tax liability — allowing returns to compound on the full pre-tax balance.

Tax-Free Compounding

In a Roth IRA, qualified withdrawals — including all investment gains from private market investments — are completely tax-free, regardless of how large the account grows.

Higher Return Potential

Private market investments have historically delivered return premiums over public markets. Capturing that premium inside a tax-advantaged account amplifies the long-term compounding effect significantly.

IRA Type Comparison

Traditional IRARoth IRASEP IRA
ContributionsPre-taxAfter-taxPre-tax
GrowthTax-deferredTax-freeTax-deferred
WithdrawalsTaxed as incomeTax-free (qualified)Taxed as income
2024 Limit$7,000 / $8,000+$7,000 / $8,000+25% of comp / $69K
RolloversYesYesYes
Fixed Income

Private Debt Notes in Your IRA

Hold fixed-yield private debt instruments inside your IRA for tax-advantaged income generation.

IRA Eligible

Medium Term Notes

Fixed-yield private debt · 2–5 year terms

9–12%
Target Yield
Term
2–5 Years
Minimum
$100,000
Payments
Quarterly
Tax Treatment
Tax-deferred / Tax-free
IRA Eligible

Promissory Notes

Short-to-medium term private lending · 6–24 months

9–12%
Target Yield
Term
6–24 Months
Minimum
$100,000
Payments
Monthly
Tax Treatment
Tax-deferred / Tax-free
Separately Managed Accounts

Alternative SMAs in Your IRA

All six of our Separately Managed Account strategies are available for IRA investors — bringing institutional alternative exposure inside a tax-advantaged wrapper.

12–18%
Target

Futures

Systematic macro & managed futures

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
20–35%
Target

Crypto

Institutional digital asset management

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
10–14%
Target

Private Credit

Direct lending & structured credit

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
25–40%
Target

Venture Capital

Early & growth-stage equity

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
18–25%
Target

Private Equity

Buyout & value-add equity

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
10–16%
Target

Forex

Systematic currency & FX strategies

Min: $100,000
IRA Eligible
Getting Started

Opening your private markets IRA is straightforward.

01

Open a Self-Directed IRA

We work with leading self-directed IRA custodians. If you don't already have one, we'll introduce you to our preferred custodian partners to open your account.

02

Fund Your IRA

Transfer or roll over funds from an existing IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement account. New contributions are also accepted up to annual IRS limits.

03

Select Your Investment

Choose from Medium Term Notes, Promissory Notes, or a Separately Managed Account strategy. Our team will guide you through the subscription documents.

04

Grow Tax-Advantaged

Your returns accumulate inside the IRA — tax-deferred in a Traditional IRA or tax-free in a Roth IRA — compounding without annual tax drag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about private market IRAs

Have more questions? Our team is available to walk you through the IRA setup process. Contact an advisor →

Get Started

Start building your private markets IRA.

Create your account, confirm your accredited investor status, and our team will guide you through opening or rolling over your self-directed IRA.

For accredited investors only. This is not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.