Advanta IRA

09/02/2026

Some farms are killing w**ds with lasers now. Chris Rawley, founder and CEO of Harvest Returns, joined host Alex Perny to explain how it works: machine vision identifies the w**d, then a robot pulls it, a laser zaps it, or steam cooks it.

Fewer chemicals on the field means less runoff in the water, which is something Florida knows plenty about. Chris calls this agriculture's fourth revolution, after steam tractors, synthetic chemicals, and GPS.

Watch here:

Agricultural technology is undergoing what Chris Rawley calls a fou...

09/01/2026

Think startup investing is only for venture capitalists and institutional investors? It’s not. There are opportunities for investors of all levels, including your IRA.

Register now for this free webinar where Advanta IRA’s Alex Perny will cover how to invest in startups and private companies with a self-directed IRA:
https://www.advantaira.com/event/investing-in-startups/

08/31/2026

Earning too much to put money into a Roth IRA? There's still a way to get funds in there.

Converting money from a traditional IRA into a Roth has no income limit. You pay tax on the amount you convert now, and qualified withdrawals in retirement come out tax-free.

Scott Maurer breaks down how conversions work and when they make sense.

Read the full article here:

Many individuals perform Roth IRA conversions with existing IRA or 401(k) funds. Understand the reasons those planning for retirement choose Roth IRA conversions.

08/27/2026

Real estate investing doesn't have to start with a six-figure budget. 🏡

Michael Kearse finds and buys properties under $50,000. On September 3, he joins Advanta IRA's Reneika Lightbourne to explain how he spots those deals, what to check before buying, and how a self-directed IRA can fund them.

Register now to attend live or receive the recording:
https://www.advantaira.com/event/real-estate-investments-under-50k

Learn how experienced investors find real estate investments under $50K, evaluate affordable opportunities, and use SDIRAs to invest.

08/26/2026

Did you know your IRA can buy real estate?

It works through a self-directed IRA, and the key is that the account owns the property, not you. Rent goes into the IRA, and repairs, taxes, and insurance are paid from it.

Swipe through this deck to learn what these accounts can hold, the five main rules, and five steps to getting started.

08/25/2026

Another well-deserved 5-star review for David! 🌟

David, thank you for continuing to provide the trustworthy, knowledgeable, and personal service our clients count on.

08/24/2026

Your self-directed IRA can trade forex and futures.

Currencies, commodities, and stock indexes in a tax-advantaged account, with the same rules and tax perks as a regular IRA. These are fast, volatile markets best suited to experienced traders.

Find out how it works, what you can trade, and the risks to weigh: https://www.advantaira.com/blog/investing-in-forex-and-futures-trading-an-sdira/

Investing in forex and futures markets in a self-directed IRA can help you diversify your retirement portfolio. Learn the basics now.

08/21/2026

Today is National Senior Citizen Day.

It's a day for the people who worked, saved, and built something over decades. The kind of work that doesn't feel like it's adding up to much until one day it has.

Retirement isn't an ending. It's what all those years of planning were for.

Take a minute to call the seniors in your life and thank them for showing the rest of us what planning ahead looks like.

08/20/2026

Are you looking for a new investment opportunity or for people to invest in your next deal?

Join Advanta IRA’s Owen Lynn and Reneika Lightbourne, and like-minded investors to network, pitch, and promote some of your haves and wants.

Register now:
https://www.advantaira.com/event/virtual-investor-marketplace-networking-event/

08/19/2026

The US loses about 4.8 acres of farmland every minute, and unlike houses, nobody is making more of it.

Rob Moore joins Alex Perny on the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/BkCQzVMKMGg