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401(k) Control Center

Self Directed is the Option

Most 401(k)s provide a limited selection of investment options that someone randomly selected.  Due to this fact, many participants select a default option in their plans, contribute little and receive lackluster performance.  With a self directed option, you can make investments in your 401(k) or other employer sponsored retirement plan with the freedom of a brokerage account. A self-directed brokerage option is still inside of your employer-sponsored plan and still qualifies for your employer match, but gives you the ability to select from a broader universe of investment options and even take advantage of having an advisor manage your account.  Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are two of the leading providers of 401(k)s which allow independent advisors to provide advice and management of participant assets.  At Avant-Garde, our advisors can provide you with advice and ongoing management on either platforms and give you the same level of service that you experience with your other investment accounts.


Options Available in Most Self Directed Options

  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  • No-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds
  • Most listed stocks
  • Thousands of fixed income options
  • CDs
  • Money-market funds


Does My Employer Offer a Self Directed Option?

Many employers offer self directed options on their employer sponsored plans, however Avant-Garde can provide investment management services only on plans that utilize Fidelity Investments or Charles Schwab self directed options.  Below is a list of employers that may have a self directed option that utilizes Schwab or Fidelity.  This list is updated periodically and is not a complete list of companies that provide these options.

  • American National Bank (Sturm Financial)
  • Holland & Hart
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oracle
  • Raytheon
  • Qualcomm
  • Avaya
  • Boulder Medical Center
  • Sherman & Howard
  • Exempla
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • Western Union
  • Visa
  • News Corp
  • Humana
  • Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
  • Office Depot

If your current firm isn't listed and you'd like to find out if you have a self directed opiton available or if your firm is listed below and you'd like to learn more about how Avant-Garde can provide you with active asset management, fill out the form below.

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401(k) Control Center

Self Directed is the Option

Most 401(k)s provide a limited selection of investment options that someone randomly selected.  Due to this fact, many participants select a default option in their plans, contribute little and receive lackluster performance.  With a self directed option, you can make investments in your 401(k) or other employer sponsored retirement plan with the freedom of a brokerage account. A self-directed brokerage option is still inside of your employer-sponsored plan and still qualifies for your employer match, but gives you the ability to select from a broader universe of investment options and even take advantage of having an advisor manage your account.  Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are two of the leading providers of 401(k)s which allow independent advisors to provide advice and management of participant assets.  At Avant-Garde, our advisors can provide you with advice and ongoing management on either platforms and give you the same level of service that you experience with your other investment accounts.


Options Available in Most Self Directed Options

  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  • No-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds
  • Most listed stocks
  • Thousands of fixed income options
  • CDs
  • Money-market funds


Does My Employer Offer a Self Directed Option?

Many employers offer self directed options on their employer sponsored plans, however Avant-Garde can provide investment management services only on plans that utilize Fidelity Investments or Charles Schwab self directed options.  Below is a list of employers that may have a self directed option that utilizes Schwab or Fidelity.  This list is updated periodically and is not a complete list of companies that provide these options.

  • American National Bank (Sturm Financial)
  • Holland & Hart
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oracle
  • Raytheon
  • Qualcomm
  • Avaya
  • Boulder Medical Center
  • Sherman & Howard
  • Exempla
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • Western Union
  • Visa
  • News Corp
  • Humana
  • Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
  • Office Depot

If your current firm isn't listed and you'd like to find out if you have a self directed opiton available or if your firm is listed below and you'd like to learn more about how Avant-Garde can provide you with active asset management, fill out the form below.

Learn More

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