Experience. Integrity. Affordability.
GoldStar Trust is the proven choice for self-directed IRA custodial services.
Self-Directed IRAs
Investors choose and manage their own retirement investment options
Auto Rollover IRAs
We locate and service missing 401(k) participants at no cost to you
Escrow Paying Agent
A proven self-directed IRA custodian, escrow/paying/disbursement agent and trustee
Why GoldStar
Over 30 years as the leading self-directed IRA custodian and trustee
Looking to invest for yourself?
Experience
Established in 1989, GoldStar Trust was a forerunner in offering custodial services for self-directed IRAs, and we have remained at the forefront of the industry ever since. We prove our expertise every day, with every single client.
Integrity
GoldStar Trust Company’s reputation dates back to 1908 when Happy State Bank was founded in Happy, Texas—a hometown bank with hometown values. Like hard work. Keeping your promises. Taking care of your customers, who were also your neighbors. Happy State Bank has since grown into a $3 billion regional power. And these timeless values continue to guide GoldStar, a trust division of HSB. GoldStar has earned a stellar reputation within the industry, including an A+ BBB Rating and a 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial.
Affordability
GoldStar is able to offer the most competitive fees for our services because we have spent years honing and streamlining our processes to be efficient and cost-effective. Our technology solutions reduce processing times, automate periodic and recurring payments, and prevent any add-on hidden fees. This results in predictable, affordable charges.
UNMATCHED CAPABILITY
Investors Empowered
Assets Under Custody
Years of Experience
GOLDSTAR LETS YOU FOCUS ON YOUR EXPERTISE.
Maybe your clients have their own ideas about investing. You want to help them diversify their retirement portfolio. Or you represent a specific investment opportunity. We offer unparalleled expertise to benefit individual investor and financial professionals in self-directed IRAs for almost any asset class.
Or you need to reduce the administrative headaches and costs caused by missing participant in retirement plans. We can handle all the administrative and reporting requirements, relieving you of a burden and leaving former employees in good hands.
You might need an escrow agent who can serve as trustee, registrar and payor, carefully monitoring and disbursing funds in accordance with a bond offering.
In any case, GoldStar is here with expert service to help you meet your objectives
INVESTMENT OPTIONS WE CUSTODY
Self-directed IRAs can be vehicles for alternative investments in a wide range of accounts and assets that you choose. Owning alternative assets in an IRA is easy to do if the custodian you choose specializes in holding the asset you’re interested in. Because different self-directed IRA custodians will accept different types of investments, the key is to find the right company to help you with the process. GoldStar Trust specializes in these and other asset options. If you have an investment option in mind, contact us to learn more. If you don’t see the investment option you’re interested in, contact us to see how we can help you.
Privately Offered Investments
A GoldStar IRA can hold assets such as closely held stocks and LLCs (Limited Liability Companies).
Precious Metals IRA
GoldStar Trust Company is a leading custodian for gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion.
Real Estate IRAs
Your self-directed IRA can hold real property titled in the name of the IRA or shares of an LLC or LP that owns real estate. GoldStar does not allow the use of single member LLCs, also known as “Checkbook IRAs,” to invest in real property.
Publicly Traded Securities
You can easily buy and sell stocks and mutual funds in your GoldStar self-directed IRA.
REITs
Real Estate Investment Trusts manage income producing properties and distribute most of the profits as dividends.
Crowdfunding
In investment crowdfunding, or equity crowdfunding, investors (the crowd) invest in private companies in exchange for shares or interest paying notes.
Church Bonds
Church bonds can offer an attractive return for the investor while aiding churches to further their ministries.
Precious Metals IRA
GoldStar Trust Company is a leading custodian for gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion.
Privately Offered Investments
A GoldStar IRA can hold assets such as closely held stocks and LLCs (Limited Liability Companies).
Publicly Traded Securities
You can easily buy and sell stocks and mutual funds in your GoldStar self-directed IRA.
Real Estate IRAs
Your self-directed IRA can hold real property titled in the name of the IRA or shares of an LLC or LP that owns real estate. GoldStar does not allow the use of single member LLCs, also known as “Checkbook IRAs,” to invest in real property.
REITs
Real Estate Investment Trusts manage income producing properties and distribute most of the profits as dividends.
Church Bonds
Church bonds can offer an attractive return for the investor while aiding churches to further their ministries.
Crowdfunding
In investment crowdfunding, or equity crowdfunding, investors (the crowd) invest in private companies in exchange for shares or interest paying notes.
Other investments eligible for a GoldStar Trust Self-Directed IRA include but are not limited to:
- Perth Mint Certificates
- Charter School Bonds
- Church Loan and Extension Funds
- Hedge Funds
- Secondary Market Annuities
- Structured Cash Flows
- Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships
- Mutual Funds
- Money Market Funds
- Bank Certificates of Deposit
- Secured Promissory Notes
If you have your own idea for an IRA investment, or if you are unsure whether an IRA investment can be held at GoldStar, feel free to contact our Investor Services Department. We are happy to assist you.
For more information on allowable assets, visit the IRS FAQs.