To make your initial investment purchase, you are required to submit supporting documents with your Investment Authorization Kit. Please ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly prior to submitting to Forge Trust Co.
IMPORTANT: Investments must be registered and/or titled “Forge Trust Co. CFBO [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]” (Tax ID: 26-2627205)
Below is a list of common investment assets and their document requirements. For all other assets not listed below, please call us at (800) 248-8447.
Brokerage Account (For publicly traded securities, foreign exchange, commodity exchange, etc.) |
- Brokerage firm’s account application form—Please ensure that the firm is able to establish an account under the name of “Forge Trust Co. CFBO [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]”
Certificate of Deposit (CD) |
- CD with Fremont Bank: No additional documentation required. Please ensure that you include the length of the term and the amount to be invested on the Investment Authorization form.
- CD with another financial institution: Application form provided by financial institution of your choice—Please ensure that the financial institution is able to establish an account under the name of “Forge Trust Co. CFBO [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]”
Hedge Funds |
- Application form provided by hedge fund manager
- Subscription Agreement
- Investment interest/membership must be registered under “Forge Trust Co. CFBO: [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]” with a signature line for Forge Trust Co.’s authorized signer
- Subscription Agreement must also include the investor’s name and signature
- Forge Trust’s Prohibited Transaction Questionnaire
IRA LLC (Private, Single-Member, Family) |
- Operating Agreement (see IRA LLC Requirements document)
- Articles of Organization or Certificate of Formation
- EIN Confirmation
- IRA LLC Agreement form
Precious Metals |
- Invoice/purchase contract/order form from precious metals dealer under the name of “Forge Trust Co. CFBO: [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]”
- You are responsible for finding a precious metals dealer and contacting them to obtain an invoice, purchase contract or order form to be submitted with our Investment Authorization form. All precious metals are to be stored at a facility approved by Forge Trust (see our Fee Schedule for a list of approved storage facilities and their respective storage fees). For a list of precious metals allowed in an IRA, please see the “Acceptable Precious Metals” document.
Private Placements, Limited Partnerships, Public LLCs, Non-Public Partnerships, etc. |
- Subscription Agreement and Private Placement Memorandum
- Investment interest/membership must be registered under “Forge Trust Co. CFBO: [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]” with a signature line for Forge Trust Co.’s authorized signer
- Subscription Agreement must also include the investor’s name and signature
- Forge Trust’s Prohibited Transaction Questionnaire form
Private Stock (Non-publicly traded) |
- Stock purchase agreement/contract
- Forge Trust’s Prohibited Transaction Questionnaire form
Promissory Notes |
1. Unsecured Promissory Note
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If the borrower is an individual |
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If the borrower is a business entity |
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2. Secured Promissory Note
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If the borrower is an individual |
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If the borrower is a business entity |
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In addition to the above documents, below documents are also required if the promissory note is | ||
a) Secured by Real Estate |
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b) Secured by Vehicle, Manufactured or Mobile Home |
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c) Secured by Equipment |
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d) Secured by Company Shares |
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e) Secured by Participation Agreement |
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f) Secured by Other Collateral |
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*Promissory note must outline the following terms, with signature lines for both the borrower and the lender:
- Amount of loan
- Date of issuance
- Interest rate
- Interest compounding period (annual, quarterly, monthly, daily, none)
- Re-payment terms (payments must be sent to Forge Trust Co: PO Box 7080, San Carlos, CA 94070)
- Maturity date
Lender must be listed as “Forge Trust Co. CFBO [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]” (Tax ID: 26-2627205).
Mutual Funds |
- No additional documentation required. Mutual Funds are purchased through Matrix Settlement and Clearing Services (MSCS). MSCS requires funds be sent via wire for payments on settlement date. A $25 outgoing wire fee will apply.
Real Estate (Residential, Commercial, Land, Mobile Home, etc) |
When purchasing real estate, be sure that the third party understands that the buyer is “Forge Trust Co. CFBO [Investor Name] [IRA Account No.]”
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Earnest money/For deposit only |
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Purchase/Closing |
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REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) |
- Application form from REIT company
Tax Liens |
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Required Pre-Funding Documents |
Required Post-Funding Documents |
Tax Lien |
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