Next Level 316: Can You Invest in Alternative Assets with your 401k or IRA? With Madison Trust

Next Level 316: Can You Invest in Alternative Assets with your 401k or IRA? With Madison Trust

July 14, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 316

About this episode

This episode explores how Self-Directed IRAs allow investors to diversify their retirement accounts into alternative assets.

When most people think about retirement investing, they picture traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. But what if your retirement account could be used to invest in real estate, private equity, private lending, or other alternative assets? In this episode Chris sits down with Nicole Capurso and Jason Prezant from Madison Trust Company to explore how Self-Directed IRAs are changing the way investors think about retirement planning. Nicole Capurso serves as Madison Trust’s Senior Strategic Relations Executive and has spent more than five years educating investors on the opportunities available through Self-Directed IRAs. Alongside her is Jason Prezant, a Self-Directed IRA specialist known for his commitment to exceptional client support and helping investors navigate the retirement investing process with confidence. Throughout the conversation, the guests explain the key differences between traditional retirement accounts and Self-Directed IRAs. While conventional retirement plans often limit investors to publicly traded securities, Self-Directed IRAs allow eligible investors to diversify into alternative investments, including real estate, private equity, promissory notes…

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