Directed IRA Podcast
Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler
The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts.Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies.Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler. Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 7min
6 ways to protect your IRA or 401K in a recession
In this webinar Mat Sorensen and Aaron Halderman go over the 6 ways to protect your IRA or 401K in a recession. * Should you sell your account's assets* When to hold cash* Analyzing whether to sell stocks and mutual funds* Does a Roth Conversion make sense in 2022* Assets that perform well during a recession* How alternative investments can help with portfolio diversification* What are your next steps Submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, and sign up for the Directed IRA Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jul 18, 2022 • 44min
Raising Capital from IRAs & 401(K)s
Whether you’re trying to raise $50,000 or $50 million, there is $30 trillion in U.S. retirement accounts.IRAs can always self-direct. Therefore, you are allowed to invest in alternative assets like real estate with an IRA or Solo 401k.In this video Mat Sorensen and Mark J Kohler show:•3 Steps to Unlock Money and,•3 Ways to Raise Capital from IRAs and 401ks. The 3 strategies Mat and Mark explain in detail are:LenderPartnerInvestor Grab a pen and paper to take notes as Mat & Mark reveal many gems on how to successfully raise capital! Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jul 11, 2022 • 43min
Open Forum
Join Mat & Mark as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jun 28, 2022 • 37min
EP 62: Solo 401(k) Required Filings and Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Mat and Mark outline common mistakes made in solo 401(k)s (aka, QRPs) when it comes to creation, documentation, contributions, handling of funds, and filings. They cover plan documents and update requirements (required every 6 years) as well as 5500-EZ solo 401(k) tax return filings. Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jun 6, 2022 • 32min
How to move my IRA and 401(K) around?
In this podcast episode Mat and Mark discuss how to transfer or rollover your IRA, 401(K), Coverdell, and HSA. Learn how to unlock your retirement account and invest in what you know with a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k). Also, check out: Can I rollover or transfer my existing retirement account to a self-directed IRA? https://directedira.com/faq/#num2And visit www.directedira.com/podcast for more episodes. Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Jun 1, 2022 • 45min
Open Forum - Answering your difficult Self-Directed IRA questions
Join Mat & Mark as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
May 7, 2022 • 26min
5 Common Mistakes when Self-Directing
New to self-directing your retirement accounts? Here are 5 mistakes that most people make. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Apr 15, 2022 • 33min
Mega Back Door Roth Revealed
A MEGA backdoor Roth? YES! You heard that right. Investors can contribute more than $60,000 per year with this game-changing strategy. Super Charge your Roth accounts. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Apr 11, 2022 • 48min
Leveraging your IRA Investment with Debt
Mat and Mark talk about the ins and outs of getting the most out of your IRA. Being smart with your good debt is crucial in this financial landscape. Leveraging your IRA investments rather than using your own equity is possible and can be a huge asset. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
Apr 1, 2022 • 41min
SECURE Act 2.0: You're going to Love It!
Mat and Mark break down the new SECURE Act. New information on the SEP, Simple IRA, 401ks, and Roth accounts have finally been released and investors will want to ensure they know all of the latest information! For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
