Open a Self-Directed IRA Account
Selecting the Best Account for You
We are committed to providing you with high-quality services based on your individual needs. Please select the description that best represents your account open needs.
You are a Precious Metals Dealer or you are investing in Precious Metals
If you are a precious metals dealer or you would like to invest in precious metals (including gold and silver American Eagle coins and other gold, silver, and platinum coins and bullion), click here to open your self-directed Sterling Trust account.
You are acting as a representative fiduciary on behalf of your clients
If you are a representative fiduciary who acts on the behalf of your client and has the authority to make investments on their behalf, click the link below that best describes the type of account you would like to open.
You make all of your own investment decisions and do NOT have a representative fiduciary
If you are making investments on your own behalf and are NOT being advised by a representative fiduciary, you will be better served through our parent company Equity Trust Company. Click here to open your self-directed account.
Need Help Setting Up a New IRA?
Contact our Sales Group by phone, 800.955.3434, option 5, or email STCServices@SterlingTrustCompany.com. Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday - Friday.
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