Accelerate Your IRA with Energy Ownership
March 24th, 2026 1:00 PM CT
What can energy ownership do for an IRA? Through years of experience working with high-net-worth investors, we’ve found that mineral rights are particularly well-suited for self-directed IRAs. The combination of passive income generation, tax advantages, and long-term wealth-building potential aligns naturally with retirement planning goals.
Troy W. Eckard
Ramez Fakhoury
Upcoming Live
March 24th, 2026 1:00 pm ct
Founded
In 2008
Members
Administered
1 Billion
in Assets
Full-Time
Dedicated Staff
White-Glove
Service
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About Eckard Enterprises
Meet The Experts
ECKARD ENTERPRISES
Troy Eckard
Troy W. Eckard uses four decades of oil and gas expertise to lead Eckard Enterprises, LLC in securing significant investments for high-net-worth individuals. Since 2019, his company has placed $1.3 billion in capital across over 90 portfolios, acquiring mineral rights, working interests, and the second-largest natural gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, Eckard manages over 8,500 wells and has distributed $202 million in free cash flow to investors in the last six years alone.
FDIC Insured
IRA/401(k) cash is FDIC insured
Flat Fee Structure
Flat fees and straightforward pricing
Free IRA Reports
Free annual IRA tax reporting
(RMDs, 1099-R, 5498, 5500 forms)
Investor's Row
Explore alternative investment opportunities
Concierge Service
Friendly, white-glove service
Educational Resources
Up-to-date educational resources on IRS regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common Self-Directed IRA questions. Have others?
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IRA Club provides a way for people like you to fully utilize the benefits of Self-Directed IRAs, leading to a wider range of investments and potential for better returns.
It’s an IRA that gives you more choices for where you want to invest your money, not just in regular stocks or bonds.
Self-Directed IRAs were passed by Congress back in 1974. Alternative IRA investments have always been allowed by the IRS, however, many IRA companies have placed artificial restrictions on IRA owners over the years. Self-Directed IRAs are not well known because most banks and brokerage firms prefer traditional investments.
It’s easy to make investments with a Self-Directed IRA. Once you find your investment and provide money to the seller, you will receive proof that your Self-Directed IRA is the new owner. It can be in the form of a Bill of Sale, title, deed, or simply a statement identifying your Self-Directed IRA as the asset’s new owner. The main difference is that the name on the title (or other documents) is the name of your Self-Directed IRA and not your name as an individual.
Yes. The most common way for an IRA to buy an asset is to pay cash. However, there may be times when an alternative method of payment is practical.
Maximum Contributions for 2023:
Under age 50 – $7,000.
Age 50 and over – $8,000
