EP 196: How the Wealthy Use Roth IRAs to Build Tax-Free Real Estate Wealth with Adam Bergman

Listen to this episode from Exit Strategies Radio Show on Spotify. Ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer—legally and tax-free? It’s not luck. It’s strategy. And it starts with knowing how to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate, private equity, and even startups—while keeping the IRS out of your profits.What if you could unlock the same wealth-building tools the ultra-rich use—without needing millions to start? On this week’s Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Adam Bergman, CEO of IRA Financial Technologies and one of the nation’s leading experts on retirement tax strategy.A former tax attorney with over 25,000 clients and $4 billion in managed assets, Adam explains how self-directed IRAs offer everyday people the freedom to invest in alternative assets—real estate, startups, private equity—and grow it all tax-free. This conversation breaks down the exact strategies smart investors use to build generational wealth and reclaim control of their financial future.Key Takeaways:01:56 Introducing Our Special Guest: Adam Bergman03:06 Adam Bergman's Journey to IRA Financial Technologies07:31 Understanding Self-Directed IRAs11:12 The Power of Roth IRAs14:41 Tax Strategies and Legacy Building with IRAs16:54 Collaborative Real Estate Investments with IRAs18:05 Leveraging Small IRAs for Bigger Investments20:25 Pitfalls to Avoid in Self-Directed IRA Investments22:28 Using Self-Directed IRAs to Start a Business27:53 Checkbook Control vs. Custodian Controlled IRAsThis isn’t just about retirement—it’s about freedom, control, and legacy. Don’t let this powerful financial knowledge sit on the shelf. Tune in, take notes, and take action.Connect with Adam @:📧 [email protected]🌐 www.irafinancial.com📺 YouTube: IRA Financial📘Book: Mastering the Self-Directed IRAConnect with Corwyn @:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠⁠FB Page:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠⁠Linkedin:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠⁠Shoutout to our Sponsor: EXIT Realty Lowcountry GroupDo you want something more? More Meaningful Moments opportunities, deeper relationships and memorable experiences? Do you want to make a difference? If you say YES, a career and real estate could be the opportunity you're looking for guiding people to one of the most important decisions they ever made, the purchase or sale of their home can be both rewarding and lucrative. EXIT Realty has a revolutionary compensation model training and technology that provides you with the tools you need to start and build your successful real estate career. Call EXIT Realty Lowcountry group today at 843-619-3005 that is 843-619-3005 or visit ⁠https://exitlowcountry.com/joinexit⁠ and make your Exit today.