A pioneer in the field of genuine self-direction®, Curtis L. DeYoung founded American Pension Services, Inc.® in 1982 for the purpose of allowing investors to self-direct their IRA and 401(k) funds as broadly as the law allows. With over 30 years of experience, American Pension™ offers unmatched expertise, customer service, and efficiency in account administration to clients in every state. American Pension Services' self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s are equipped with every available flexibility allowing account owners the freedom to invest in anything allowed by law including but not limited to: - Real Estate - Options - IPO Stocks - Franchises - Trust Deed Notes - Leases - Closely Held Stock - C-Corporations - Promissory Notes - Tax Lien Certificates - Oil and Gas Leases - Stocks & Bonds - LLCs - Coins - Sales Contracts