Can I use my IRA to fund and trade myself instead of using an EJ type company.?

Question

Can I use my IRA to fund and trade myself instead of using an EJ type company.?

Answer 1

Virtually any IRA at an firm that is a member of the major stock exchanges is set up as a self-directed IRA, which means you make the investment decisions.  But I'm sorry, friend, I'm not familiar with the term "EJ type company" so I fear this is not a complete answer.

Answer 2

You can set up a IRA with a brokerage, yes.

Answer 3

By EJ I assume you mean Edward Jones where they have financial consultants.  

Any online brokerage will be able to set you up a self directed IRA account, and move your assets from one account to the other without the risk of tax liabilities.