Specialties
Advanta IRA is a trusted self-directed IRA custodian that allows individuals to invest their retirement funds into real estate, private equity, gold, and other alternative assets not available on public markets. We use a people-first model of client care, providing each client with a dedicated account manager to assist them through the investing process. Our fees for these services are some of the lowest in our industry.
We have nearly 25 years in the self-directed retirement plan space and over $4 billion in client assets under custody. Our free educational platform includes live webinars, podcasts, informational articles, guides, and more to help retirement savers learn how to take control of the investments in their plans. This, combined with our low fees and personal service, makes Advanta IRA the top choice for people who want to avoid stock market volatility and invest in assets beyond stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
History
Established in 2003.
Advanta IRA was founded in 2003 when Jack Callahan, an attorney and CFP, founded Entrust of Tampa Bay under an affiliate arrangement with the California-based firm and began offering truly self-directed IRAs in the Tampa Bay market.
The business grew quickly, and the affiliate relationship evolved into a franchise. In 2009, Jack opened a second office in Atlanta, Georgia. On January 1, 2012, the firm moved out from under the Entrust umbrella and changed its name to Advanta IRA.
As Advanta IRA, the firm has doubled down on its “people-first culture” to become widely recognized as the premier self-directed IRA administrator in the industry and expanded its footprint by opening a sales office in North Carolina in 2021.
Fueled by continued growth, Jack founded the Advanta Trust Company, Inc., a Nevada-licensed retail trust company that provides custodial services for Advanta IRA’s self-directed IRA clients and other tax-qualified accounts.
Meet the Business Owner: Jack C.
Jack established the company in 2003. Prior to that, Jack delivered specialized counsel to real estate investors, small business owners and real estate professionals on tax, legal and financial matters. As an industry expert, Jack is a frequent speaker on the topic of self-directed retirement plans and an accredited continuing education instructor for the Florida and Georgia Bar Associations, Florida and Georgia Real Estate Commissions, and The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.