Trump's Plan to Open 401(k)s to Private Markets: What It Means for Your Retirement?

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In this episode, I break down Donald Trump’s new executive order on 401(k) plans and what it means for investing in alternative assets like real estate, crypto, and private funds. I share how this shift impacts your retirement strategy and how you can take control with self-directed IRAs today.

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0:00 – Introduction to the Executive Order on 401(k)s
0:32 – What Are Alternative Assets? Real Estate, Crypto & More
2:22 – Why This Executive Order Is a Game Changer for Retirement Investing
3:46 – How Corporate 401(k) Plans Limit Your Choices
5:20 – The Timeline for Change and Department of Labor’s Role
7:20 – You Can Already Invest in Alternatives with IRAs
8:49 – How Wall Street Has Controlled Retirement Accounts
10:12 – The Politics Behind 401(k) Investment Freedom
11:04 – Taking Control of Your Retirement and Demanding Options
12:11 – Wall Street’s Push for Alternative Asset Funds vs. Direct Investing
13:20 – The Power of Self-Directed IRAs: Open Architecture Investing
13:56 – Final Thoughts: Freedom and Flexibility in Retirement Accounts
14:00 – Practical Next Steps to Start Investing in Alternative Assets

Mat Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, an INC 500 company with over $2.5B in assets and 1,134% growth in the last three years. He leads one of the fastest-growing custodians for self-directed IRAs, helping investors deploy retirement dollars into real estate, private funds, and alternative assets. Mat is the author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, the industry’s most widely used guide with over 50,000 copies sold. He also holds advisory roles with KKOS Lawyers and Main Street Business Services and co-hosts two top-ranked podcasts for investors and entrepreneurs.

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