Richard Desich is the Chairman of the Board for Equity Trust Company, previously Mid-Ohio Securities, one of the nation's leading self-directed IRA custodians, and has been involved in the securities industry for over 35 years. Mr. Desich is nationally recognized as a pre-eminent authority on non-traditional investing in IRAs and Qualified Plans. He is also the author of the "how to” book: Proven Wealth Building Secrets For You and Your Children.

Richard has spoken to thousands of investors throughout the country on using your self directed IRA to invest in Real Estate, Notes, and Mortgages. In addition he has published numerous articles on the topic and has helped countless investors create a retirement plan for themselves and their families.

Equity Trust Company services thousands of individual retirement accounts and small business retirement plans for clients in all fifty states. On April 1, 2003, The Equity Trust Company acquired the IRA custodial business of Mid Ohio Securities Corp. The staff of Equity Trust Company is comprised of the same experienced and knowledgeable individuals that serviced the retirement accounts of Mid Ohio Securities, providing both continuity and exceptional client service to the customers of Equity Trust Company.


Richard has lectured throughout the United States at various seminars such as Jim Napier’s Advanced Paper Course, The Paper Source National Convention, Ron LeGrand’s Real Estate and Entrepreneurs Super Conference, and Noteworthy Convention. He has spoken to real estate groups throughout the United States.


Presentation Topics Include:

§ How to purchase real estate with your Equity Trust Company self directed IRA
§ How to acquire a $40,000/year tax deduction and invest the proceeds
§ How to create your own private bank with unlimited funds for your real estate deals
§ How to buy and sell real estate in your self directed IRA and pay no taxes over your entire lifetime
§ How I used real estate to turn $1,000 into $75,000 in one month tax free
§ How I turned $20,000 into $650,000 tax free in two years using an Equity Trust Company self directed IRA