Mark J. Kohler

Co-founder And Board Member at Directed Trust Company

Mark J. Kohler serves as the Founder of Mark J. Kohler, has been a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, LLP, since June 2001, and co-manages operations and client consultations with Mat Sorensen in Cedar City, Utah. Kohler co-founded Directed IRA and Directed Trust Company in October 2018 and has authored several books, including "The Tax and Legal Playbook," "What Your CPA Isn't Telling You," and "Lawyers Are Liars," focusing on business, tax, and asset protection strategies. In addition, Kohler co-hosts the Main Street Business Podcast, which has gained national recognition. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Willamette University College of Law, a Master’s Degree in Tax from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from the University of Utah.

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Phoenix, United States

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Directed Trust Company

Directed IRA provides industry leading self-directed IRA accounts to investors across the U.S. Most account holders at Directed IRA are using their retirement plan funds to invest in non-publicly traded investments such as real estate, LLC/LP, IRA/LLCs (aka, checkbook control IRAs), precious metals, notes, and Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Directed IRA is a trade-name of Directed Trust Company and was founded by tax attorneys Mat Sorensen, CEO, and Mark J. Kohler, CFO. Our founders are well-known authorities in the field who have been advising self-directed clients since 2005. Here are some details of our business structure. - Regulated Trust Company by the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. - We follow strict capital requirements required by licensed financial institutions. - Annual outside audits by third-party CPAs. - Regular examinations by our banking department regulators. - Financial institution insurance and bonding.


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