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iTrustCapital
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iTrustCapital is a California-based fintech company providing self-directed IRA accounts that let individuals hold cryptocurrency and precious metals within a tax-advantaged retirement account.
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iTrustCapital was founded in 2018 by Todd Southwick and Blake Skadron, based on the observation that traditional retirement account custodians overwhelmingly offer investment options limited to conventional assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, leaving investors interested in gaining cryptocurrency or precious metals exposure within a tax-advantaged retirement account, such as an individual retirement account (IRA), with very limited options, since most mainstream brokerage and retirement account providers did not support these alternative asset classes within standard retirement account structures, and setting up a self-directed IRA capable of holding such assets through traditional means had historically been a cumbersome, paperwork-intensive, and often expensive process. iTrustCapital's platform provides a more streamlined, digitally native way for individuals to open and fund a self-directed IRA specifically structured to hold cryptocurrency and physical precious metals such as gold and silver, letting account holders buy, sell, and hold these alternative assets within the tax-advantaged structure of a traditional or Roth IRA, meaning investment gains can grow tax-deferred or, in the case of a Roth structure, potentially tax-free, the same tax treatment applicable to more traditional retirement account investments, an appeal for investors wanting cryptocurrency or precious metals exposure without giving up the tax advantages of retirement account investing. The company has positioned itself as more accessible and lower-cost than traditional self-directed IRA custodians that support alternative assets, which have historically charged substantial setup and transaction fees for the specialized custody and compliance work required to hold non-traditional assets within a retirement account structure. iTrustCapital's customers are individual retail investors seeking cryptocurrency or precious metals exposure specifically within a retirement account context rather than a standard taxable brokerage account. The company has faced litigation and significant regulatory challenges related to its business practices and custodial arrangements, including the shutdown of its former qualified custodian, Fortress Trust, by Nevada regulators in October 2025 due to a client fund shortfall, while continuing to operate in the growing category of self-directed retirement accounts supporting alternative and digital assets.
FOR QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL AND ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY: Under federal securities laws, private market investments on this platform are available exclusively to Institutional and Accredited Investors. Verification of status required before investing. Private investments involve significant risks including illiquidity, potential loss of principal, and limited disclosure requirements. "Augment" refers to Augment Markets, Inc. and its affiliates. Augment Markets, Inc. is a technology company offering software and data services, not a bank or financial institution. Cash Accounts are provided by Modern Treasury Corp. financial institution partners and through Augment's technology. Augment does not act as a money services business, provide money transmission, or serve as a custodian of funds. Funds held in your Cash Account are not FDIC insured unless expressly disclosed. Full terms available in the Augment Cash Account Agreement. Brokerage services are offered through Augment Capital, LLC, an affiliated broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. "Investment accounts" are not brokerage accounts and do not hold customer funds or securities. Investment advisory services are offered through Augment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Neither Augment Advisors, LLC nor Augment Capital, LLC provide legal or tax advice; consult your attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. For additional information, please refer to Augment Advisors, LLC's Form ADV Part 2A (Firm Brochure) and FINRA BrokerCheck.
