Only 4% of people know about self-directed IRAs—accounts that let YOU control your retirement investments instead of a financial advisor.
Kaaren Hall, CEO of UDirect IRA Services, explains how your IRA can invest in real estate, private lending, local businesses, and things you actually believe in. For women entrepreneurs struggling to access capital, this $40 trillion pool of retirement money changes everything.
Learn what self-directed IRAs are, how to get started, and why this matters for your financial future.
Pop in those earphones. Let's talk retirement.
What You'll Learn
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What makes a self-directed IRA different from a "regular" retirement account
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Why only 4% of retirement funds are self-directed—and how you can join the movement
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How to invest in real estate, gold, crypto, and private deals tax-advantaged
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Where women entrepreneurs can find capital for their businesses
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Why legal compliance matters when raising funds—and how to do it right
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Free gift from Kaaren Hall
Grab Kaaren's free report on self-directed IRA asset classes and start taking control of your retirement today! https://udirectira.com/free-report/
Connect with Kaaren Hall
About Kaaren Hall
Kaaren Hall is the founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, LLC, a leading provider of self-directed IRA accounts since 2009. With over two decades of experience in real estate, mortgage lending, and property management (and especially Self-Directed IRAs), Kaaren has empowered thousands of people to take control of their retirement funds and invest in alternative assets, such as real estate, private lending, precious metals, and more.
Her expertise in self-directed retirement accounts has made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been a featured panelist and presenter at industry-leading conferences, including BiggerPockets' BPCON22, 23 & 24.
Kaaren is also the founder of OCREIA (Orange County Real Estate Investors Association), where she fosters a vibrant community of real estate investors through education and networking since 2012.
Adding to her accolades, Kaaren is now the author of the newly published Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide, the definitive resource for investors looking to unlock the power of self-directed IRAs to build wealth. Published by BiggerPockets Publishing, this comprehensive guide combines actionable insights, real-world examples, and Kaaren's e
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