Friday, April 13, 2007

Webinar - Self Directed IRAs

Self-Directed IRA LLC - The Ultimate Wealth Building Tool
Self-directed IRAs are one of the fastest-growing segments in the financial services industry; however, it is still difficult to find credible information regarding these types of accounts as many inexperienced providers, masked as advisors, are entering the industry. Guidant Financial Group is the leading provider of Self-Directed IRAs and helps thousands of people use their retirement funds to make investments outside of the stock market each year.
Join us for a special webinar as Tracy Piippo, a recognized expert on self-directed retirement plans, will be sharing:
· The biggest mistakes self-directed IRA investors make
· Why diversification in a global market is so important
· Ways to eliminate asset, transactional and holding fees by a custodian
· Why checkbook control is imperative for making time-sensitive investments

Registration Link: https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/946743277

Webinar: Funding a Business With Your IRA or 401(k)

Funding a Business with your IRA or 401(k)
When: Thursday, April 19, 2007 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT (PST)
Learn how to use your existing IRA or 401(k) to fund the purchase of a business, franchise or even pursue active real estate investments!
Many entrepreneurs looking for capital to start a business would traditionally seek SBA financing or home equity. Very few understand the possibility or power in using retirement plans as a funding source (without taxes or penalties) instead of debt-financing options! This online presentation will feature Scott Hurley, a recognized expert on self directed retirement plans. Scott has helped thousands of people understand the benefits of using a self directed structure to realize their dreams.
In 45 minutes Scott will arm you with the knowledge of how your retirement funds can be used to purchase a new or existing business and:
· Decrease, if not eliminate, the amount of debt needed to get started;
· Use an asset to contribute more money into your retirement plan;
· Diversify your retirement funds into many kinds of investments; and
· Save thousands of dollars on interest payments and additional fees
Registration Link: https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/450546160

Monday, April 02, 2007

Self-Directed IRA LLC - The Ultimate Wealth Building Tool

Self-directed IRAs are one of the fastest-growing segments in the financial services industry; however, it is still difficult to find credible information regarding these types of accounts as many inexperienced providers, masked as advisors, are entering the industry. Guidant Financial Group is the leading provider of Self-Directed IRAs and helps thousands of people use their retirement funds to make investments outside of the stock market each year.

Join us for a special webinar as Doug Miller, a recognized expert on self-directed retirement plans, will be sharing:
- The biggest mistakes self-directed IRA investors make
- Why diversification in a global market is so important
- How you can contribute up to $8,000 to your IRA before April 16th
- Ways to eliminate asset, transactional and holding fees by a custodian
- Why checkbook control is imperative for making time-sensitive investments

Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Registration link: https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/464045845

Funding a Business with your IRA or 401(k)

Learn how to use your existing IRA or 401(k) to fund the purchase of a business, franchise or even pursue active real estate investments!

Many entrepreneurs looking for capital to start a business would traditionally seek SBA financing or home equity. Very few understand the possibility or power in using retirement plans as a funding source (without taxes or penalties) instead of debt-financing options! This online presentation will feature Forrest Moore, a recognized expert on self directed retirement plans. Forrest has helped thousands of people understand the benefits of using a self directed structure to realize their dreams.

In 45 minutes Forrest will arm you with the knowledge of how your retirement funds can be used to purchase a new or existing business and:

- Decrease, if not eliminate, the amount of debt needed to get started;
- Use an asset to contribute more money into your retirement plan;
- Diversify your retirement funds into many kinds of investments; and
- Save thousands of dollars on interest payments and additional fees

Please Join us Thursday, April 5, 2007 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Registration link: https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/300538651

Is Guidant Group a Scam? The Guidant Financial Group Scam

Is Guidant Financial Group a Scam?

We have found that a number of the people who come to Guidant’s blog do so through a Google search for the terms “Guidant Financial Group Scam.” (Sneaky little thing, that Google analytics!)If you’re among The Truth Is Out There scam-detectives, then we applaud you! We fully expect, and encourage, our clients to do their due diligence in anything they do, and this does not exclude their due diligence on Guidant.

Through surveys that we have sent out to past clients, we have found that Guidant customers are a very savvy group. In fact, almost 80% of Guidant clients have completed college, and more than 25% have an MBA or doctorate. Furthermore - and this is the kicker - 85% of Guidant clients have a credit score above 700.

Wow!

Any company with a client demographic this sophisticated has to expect that their potential clients will be doing their homework.

So, we thought we’d help you a little. We do a lot of our business via email, phone and the Internet, and because our main office is in Seattle, many of our clients never get a chance to come into our offices – which we wish wasn’t the case. But because of this, we have decided to bring the office to you! (And you are ALWAYS welcome to visit!)

The photos in this blog posting are of our headquarters in Bellevue, Washington (just across Lake Washington, east of Seattle by a 15-minute freeway drive). As you can see, we have a fairly large facility (and some pretty spiffy conference rooms, if we say so ourselves). But, believe it or not, we are running out of space! Guidant has more than 100 employees, more than 80 of whom work in our Bellevue office. We are, in fact, the largest-staffed provider in this financial services niche.

But we know that photos alone won’t be enough to satisfy you. So, don’t take our word for it. Guidant has been recognized by top national organizations and institutions for its leadership and innovative products. Below are just a few of the awards Guidant has won:

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business
  • Small Business Administration (SBA) National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Award (to Guidant’s Co-Founders)
  • Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (CEO David Nilssen)
  • 6th Fastest-Growing Company (Private Small Business) in Washington State

Furthermore, Guidant is a member in good standing of several nationally recognized organizations. The links below are to some sites where you can view the status of Guidant’s membership:
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
International Franchising Association (IFA)
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)


And last, but not least, Guidant has been highlighted in major publications across the country for both its self-directed IRA and 401(K) small business financing solutions. Below are links to just a sampling of the articles Guidant has been mentioned in:

TheStreet.com
The Wall Street Journal
Chicago Tribune

We hope this helps you a bit in your due diligence. But, if you need more fodder for your peace-of-mind, please make a note that our consultants are always happy to have your personal advisor or CPA on the line during your consultation. And Guidant is the only company that will provide you with an outside legal attorney to review your investments as a part of their fee.Still not sure? Call us at 888.472.4455. Or feel free to leave a comment!