Use the notification and guidance messages in your Forge Trust Customer Portal to make maintaining asset valuations and your Self-Directed IRA easier.

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Use the notification and guidance messages in your Forge Trust Customer Portal to make maintaining asset valuations and your Self-Directed IRA easier.

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Open a New Account

Open a Traditional, Roth, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA online here, or use these forms to open a new account.

Traditional IRA application
Use this application to open a Traditional IRA Account.
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Roth IRA Application
Use this application to open a ROTH IRA Account.
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Inherited IRA
Use this form if establishing an Inherited/Beneficiary IRA and submit in addition to Account Application.
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SEP New Account Application Kit
This kit includes all the necessary forms and instructions to establish a Self-Directed SEP IRA account. Additionally, complete and send the SEP employer form required.
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SIMPLE New Account Application Kit
This kit includes all the necessary forms and instructions to establish a Self-Directed SIMPLE IRA account. Additionally, complete and send the SIMPLE employer form required.
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SEP IRA Employer Agreement
This form must be completed by the employer and submitted with the Account Application Form.
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SIMPLE IRA Employer Agreement
This form must be completed by the employer and submitted with the Account Application Form.
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401(k) Account Application kit for Self-Employed only
This kit includes all the necessary forms and instructions to establish a Self-Directed 401(k) account, must mail in with a photo ID.
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401(k) Account Acceptance for Self-Employed only
Acknowledgement and signature of acceptance of the terms of a 401(k) account agreement. Required if submitting 401(k) Application for Self-Employed via email or fax.
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Coverdell Education Savings Account Application
Use this application to open a new Coverdell Education Savings Account.
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Funding

Forms related to funding a client’s account, including contributions, transfers, and rollovers.

Advisor Supported Funding Guide
Accelerate your clients' funding process with our most commonly used funding options.
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Delivery Information
Wire instructions, checks & document instructions, DTC asset delivery instructions and contact information.
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Deposit Notification
Complete this form to notify us when an ACH, check, or wire deposit is sent. Checks must be made payable to “Forge Trust Co. FBO [Client Name]” and will be held for 5 business days.
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Transfer Request - Cash Only
Complete this form if transferring cash only from another IRA custodian. Requires original signature.
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Transfer Request - Cash and/or Assets
Complete this form if transferring cash and/or assets in-kind from another IRA custodian. Requires original signature.
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Investment Rollover Notification
Use this form to initiate an "in-kind" rollover of an investment held in a qualified account, such as a 401(k), Defined Benefit Plan, or an investment that was distributed to you directly from another IRA custodian.
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Letter of Acceptance Request
Use this form to request a Letter of Acceptance if your Plan Administrator requires one in order to facilitate a rollover from a qualified retirement plan.
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Incoming Asset Questionnaire
Employer-sponsored plans only, e.g., 401(k), 457, and 403(b) plans
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Investment

Forms for initial and/or subsequent investment purchases, including instructions on required supporting documentation and proper vesting information, as outlined in the investment checklist sections of the authorizations, across various asset classes.

Private Equity Investment Authorization – Initial Purchase
Complete this form to make your initial investment into a Private Equity or Precious Metals Investment. These should accompany any paperwork required by the investment provider.
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Private Equity Investment Authorization - Subsequent Purchase
Complete this form to make a subsequent/additional investment into an existing Private Equity or Precious Metals Investment. These should accompany any paperwork required by the investment provider.
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IRA LLC Investment Authorization – Initial Purchase
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IRA LLC Investment Authorization - Subsequent Purchase
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IRA LLC Agreement
Required when requesting an investment in a private, single-member or family IRA LLC. Please review, sign and return with your Investment Authorization.
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Promissory Note Investment Authorization
Complete this form to invest in a Promissory Note. This should accompany any paperwork required to facilitate the investment.
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Real Estate Investment Authorization
Complete this form to purchase direct Real Estate or Tax Lien investments. This should accompany any paperwork required to facilitate the investment.
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BlueVault Investment Authorization
Complete this Investment Authorization packet to authorize your purchase of BlueVault Precious Metals. These should accompany the invoice/purchase order for the investment. The packet also includes the BlueVault Wire Request and BlueVault Depository Expense Payment Request forms.
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Prohibited Transactions Questionnaire
Investors who lend funds from their IRA to a business entity, or invest in a Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Company (exclusive of IRA LLCs) must complete this questionnaire.
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Publicly Traded Buy & Sell Authorization
Complete this form to request a buy or sell of a publicly traded asset such as a Mutual Fund or Public Stock.
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Distributions and Payments

Notify Forge of cash deposits to a client’s IRA (e.g., return of capital, interest, or dividends), request distributions (cash or assets), process RMDs, make IRA expense payments (e.g., UBIT, asset fees, management fees), or submit asset liquidation requests to convert assets into cash.

Distribution Request Form
Use this form to make a withdrawal payable to yourself. Also use this form if you are requesting an RMD.
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Liquidation Request
Use this form if you want to liquidate (sell) assets into cash.
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Expense Payment Request
Use this form to make a payment from your IRA for an expense of the account (e.g., payments of property taxes or asset expenses, etc).
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Wire Request
Request a disbursement or distribution via wire transfer.
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Valuations

Forms related to the valuation of assets held within a clients account.

Private Placement Valuation
This form must be completed by a Sponsor/Issuer of a private investment (e.g. private shares or funds) to provide current valuation information for their investments held at Forge Trust.
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IRA LLC or IRA Trust Valuation
Did you know you can submit this information online?

Log in to your account to confirm or update the value for your IRA LLC or Trust.

If you prefer to print & sign, use this IRA LLC / Trust Valuation form.

Important Note: If you are required to take minimum distributions from your retirement account(s) (“RMD”) or plan to request a Roth conversion or in-kind distribution of this investment, you will need to provide supporting documentation verifying the provided value. The documents can be uploaded when you submit your valuation online or attached to your submitted form.

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Asset Valuation 3rd Party Certification
This form is only to be completed by third-party professionals who are qualified to certify the valuation.
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Real Estate Valuation
Use this form to report the fair market value of real estate property.
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Worthless Investment Notification
Use this form if your investment no longer holds value and should be removed from your account.
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Account Maintenance

Forms to update client account information and perform account and/or investment-related maintenance tasks.

Account Owner Information Change
Use this form to make changes to your address, phone number and email address
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One and the Same Letter
Use this form to notify Forge Trust of any slight discrepancies in the way your name is listed on your Forge Trust account and the account from which your assets are being transferred.
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Beneficiary Designation or Changes
Use to make changes to beneficiary information. If you designate multiple beneficiaries, be sure that you include the percentage attributable to each beneficiary and that the total equals 100%.
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Power of Attorney Affidavit
Use this form to certify the validity and effectiveness of the Power of Attorney (POA) that granted you the power to act on behalf of the account owner of the Forge Trust accounts listed on this form and to indemnify Forge Trust.
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Roth Conversion and Recharacterization Request
Use this form to request one of the following: a Roth Conversion (conversion from a Traditional IRA, Simple or SEP account to a Roth IRA), or a Recharacterization (correct a contribution or conversion from one account to another).
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In-Kind Investment or Exchange Request
Complete this form to move assets from your IRA to your IRA LLC or from your IRA LLC to your IRA, or if you wish to exchange an asset currently held in your IRA with another asset.
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Note Modification Authorization
This form is to be completed if you wish to modify the terms of a promissory note.
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Note Payoff Notification
Complete this form to notify us your Note investment has been paid in full and should be removed from your account.
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Real Estate Sale Authorization
Use this form to request a full or partial sale of a property held in your account.
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Partner Support Forms

Forms related to third-party access, administrative functions, and partner-specific operations (e.g., representative access, fee payer forms, and LPOA).

Representative Online Account Access Request
For individuals or entities that have been designated as an authorized representative: You must complete this form to establish or manage online account access to your clients’ accounts. This form will NOT be forwarded to your client to sign.
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Representative Authorization
Complete this form if you want to be designated as an authorized representative on your client account
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Representative Information Change
For individuals or entities that have been designated as an authorized representative: Use this form to update your own information. This form will NOT be forwarded to your client to sign.
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Fee Payer Application
Use this form to request to be billed and pay fees on behalf of your Forge Trust Co. client(s).
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Limited Power of Attorney
Use this form to grant limited authority over your existing retirement account at Forge Trust Co. to your Investment Advisor.
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Terms and Disclosures

Important disclosures governing your account, including the fee schedule and privacy notice.

Fee Schedule and Financial Disclosure
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Coverdell ESA Custodial Agreement
This is the custodial agreement for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.
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Roth IRA Custodial Agreement
Custodial agreement for Roth accounts.
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SIMPLE IRA Custodial Agreement
Custodial agreement for SIMPLE accounts.
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Traditional IRA Custodial Agreement
Custodial agreement for Traditional and SEP accounts.
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