Company Summary

Pacific Premier Trust: Institutional-Grade Self-Directed Custody

Pacific Premier Trust (formerly known as PENSCO Trust Company) is a long-established and highly reputable custodian in the self-directed retirement space. Acquired by Pacific Premier Bank, the company provides institutional-grade custodial and administrative services for investors who use their retirement funds to invest in non-traditional assets.

Pacific Premier Trust is a regulated financial institution that focuses on ensuring the compliance and legal safekeeping of assets held within IRAs, HSAs, and other tax-advantaged accounts. They do not sell precious metals. Their role is to provide the secure, compliant vessel for the investment.

The company is a major player in the Precious Metals IRA market. About the Company . Many gold dealers partner with Pacific Premier Trust because of its strong reputation and regulatory backing. An investor opens their SDIRA with Pacific Premier Trust, directs the firm to fund the purchase, and the physical metals are then stored at an IRS-approved depository, with Pacific Premier Trust retaining the legal custody and handling all required tax reporting.

Their platform and services are designed for sophisticated investors and institutions, emphasizing robust security, compliance, and technological integration for managing complex alternative investments.

For a detailed analysis of their custodial services and institutional backing, you can read the review on Rare Metal Blog.