What is a Self-Directed 401(k) Plan?

A self-directed 401(k) allows plan participants to invest not only in "traditional" assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds but also in "non-traditional" assets such as real-estate that most providers don't allow because they are more difficult to administer.

While allowing "non-traditional" assets isn't right for every company, for some, it can give key individuals tremendous wealth-building tools, making your company's 401(k) plan an infinitely more valuable tool for planning for their retirement.