Self-Directed IRAs are retirement vehicles that give account investors 100% control to invest and save money how they desire. Most IRAs, which are restricted to debt-based investments such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds through an entity – such as Nationwide, T Rowe Price or Merill Edge – Self-Directed IRAs put you in the driver seat and allows complete access of your life savings with guidance from a staff of professionals. Helping you having an edge of being truly diversified of all approved assets, in addition to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.