Access Alternatives with a self-directed IRA

Expand your investment strategy with private markets.

Private Markets
Invest in private equity, venture capital, and real estate with tax advantages.
Invest in private markets

Why choose a self-directed IRA?

At Alto, we believe that your retirement portfolio should work harder, and go further. That’s why we make it easy to invest in alternative assets through a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). Whether you're interested in private equity, venture capital, pre-IPO opportunities or real estate, Alto helps you diversify beyond traditional markets with greater control and flexibility.

A self-directed IRA gives you access to a broader range of investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds, all on your terms. With Alto’s easy-to-use platform, you can:

Diversify

Broaden your retirement portfolio with alternative assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds

Customize

Tailor your investment strategy to fit your financial goals, risk tolerance, and interests

Grow

Build long-term, tax-advantaged wealth through private market opportunities

Invest in private markets, real estate, and even pre-IPO opportunities, all from one centralized self-directed IRA platform.

About Alto IRA

Alto's self-directed IRA platform enables investors to diversify their retirement portfolios with alternative assets like private equity, venture capital, real estate, and more.

Alto acts as the IRA custodian for over $2B in assets with 32,000 self-directed IRA investors. With minimal paperwork and competitive fees, Alto simplifies access to less-correlated, high-return investments.

Investors can establish Traditional, Roth, or SEP IRAs and seamlessly invest in private markets.

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Questions?

Well, we've got answers. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please visit our FAQ page
What is Alto Marketplace?
Alto Marketplace is provided by Alto Securities, LLC, and connects accredited investors with a curated selection of sought-after private investments, handpicked and vetted by industry veterans. Offerings will range across a variety of different asset classes including, but not limited to, private equity, venture capital, real estate, and more.
Who is Alto Securities?
Alto Securities is the wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of AltoIRA. As a broker-dealer, Alto Securities can display an array of investment offerings to you to help find the opportunities that intrigue you.
What’s the difference between Alto IRA and Alto Marketplace?
An Alto IRA is a self-directed IRA allowing investors to purchase private securities with retirement funds. Alto Marketplace allows investors to discover and invest in investment opportunities curated by the Alto Securities team.
Do I need to be accredited to participate in the Alto Marketplace?
Currently, yes, as all offerings available on our Marketplace are limited to accredited investors (AIs) only.