Change IRA Custodian to Solera National Bank -

We look forward to helping you transfer your Checkbook IRA to Solera National Bank. We are confident you will appreciate their great customer service.

Please provide the information below and we’ll get started promptly.

Please review our Custodian Change Terms of Service before you begin.

The entire custodian transfer process can take 4-6 weeks to complete. You can operate your Checkbook IRA normally during the transition.

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Your Information

Please confirm your information.

IRA Account Holder Name*

Enter the legal name of the IRA account holder.

Prefix First Middle Last Suffix

Email*

Phone*

Primary/Tax Address*

Enter your primary street address. (No PO boxes).

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Different Mailing Address

I have a different mailing address

Mailing Address

Enter an alternate mailing address if applicable.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Custodian Transfer Type

We can assist you with a transfer of your checkbook IRA LLC or trust from another custodian to Solera National Bank whether you are already a client of Safeguard Advisors or not.

Existing Safeguard Client*

Safeguard setup my plan originally

My plan was setup by a different plan provider

Original Plan Provider

Who setup your checkbook IRA plan?

LLC Articles of Organization

Please upload the state articles of organization for your LLC. (Not required for IRA trust plans).

Max. file size: 2 MB.

Entity Agreement

Please upload your LLC Operating Agreement or Trust Agreement (aka Trust Declaration).

Max. file size: 2 MB.

Plan Information

Tell us about the checkbook IRA LLC or Trust we will be transferring to Solera National Bank.

Entity Name*

The name of your IRA-owned LLC or Trust entity.

Entity Type*

LLC

Trust

Current IRA Custodian*

Forge Trust Co.

Kingdom Trust Co.

Other

Existing Solera Checking?

I already have a checking account for this entity at Solera Bank

Valuation

We will use the current entity valuation when preparing your transfer form, and need it to match what your current custodian has on file.

Valuation Status*

I have provided an updated Fair Market Valuation to my current custodian with the last 90 days.

My Fair Market Valuation is not current. Please send instructions to update my current valuation.

LLC / Trust Value*

Please enter the last value reported to your custodian. If you will be updating the value, please provide the new value you intend to report.

LLC Co-Manager or Trust Co-Trustee

Please let us know about another person such as spouse who you may want to have actively assist you in the management of your IRA LLC or IRA Trust.

Co-Manager or Co-Trustee*

Do you have a co-manager (LLC) or co-trustee (trust) who you you want to have contract signing authority for the entity?

No Co-Manager/Trustee (Will remove existing)

Keep current Co-Manager/Trustee

Appoint a new Co-Manager/Trustee

Co-Manager / Co-Trustee Name*

Prefix First Middle Last Suffix

Co-Manager / Co-Trustee Email*

Provide a unique email address for the co-manager different from the one you provided for yourself.

Co-Manager / Co-Trustee Phone*

Co-Manager Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Co-Manager / Co-Trustee as Bank Signer*

Will your co-manager be actively involved in the present-day administration of your entity and need to have signing authority on the LLC/Trust checking account? NOTE: They will need to complete a separate Solera bank application for identification purposes.

Yes. The co-manager / co-trustee needs bank signing authority.

No. The co-manager / co-trustee is for administrative purposes only.

Transfer Service Level

Our standard service includes guidance with the transfer process, an amended LLC/Trust agreement, and preparation of transfer request forms. Upgrade to Concierge Service for expedited processing and extra attention through the transfer process.

Service Level*

Standard Transfer Service $100

Concierge Expedited Service $199

Standard Custodian Change Service Selected

Price:

Concierge Custodian Change Service Selected

Price:

Transfer Service Level*

Standard Transfer Service $449

Concierge Expedited Service $549

Standard Custodian Transfer Service Selected

Price:

Concierge Custodian Transfer Service Selected

Price:

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Please review the Safeguard Custodian Change Terms of Service before completing this section.

Client engages Solera Plan Services, LLC dba Safeguard Advisors (Safeguard) to facilitate the transfer of an existing Checkbook IRA LLC or Checkbook IRA Trust (Plan) to Solera National Bank (Solera) as custodian.
The following terms apply to the Custodian Transfer service and future administration of the Plan.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Safeguard agrees to perform the following services necessary to facilitate a Custodian Transfer per this agreement:
• Assistance with preparation of the current plan to ensure the transfer-out will be processed by the current custodian.
• Provision of an amended Plan agreement (LLC Operating Agreement or Declaration of Trust) to reflect the assignment of interest from the current custodian to Solera.
• Assistance with the establishment of an IRA account and entity checking account with Solera.
• Preparation of a Solera IRA Transfer Request to have the Plan entity and any cash in the current IRA transferred from the current custodian.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY: Client is responsible for ensuring their current Plan and relationship with their current IRA custodian are in good standing and eligible to be transferred. This involves provision of a current fair market valuation for their plan entity and ensuring their current IRA holds the minimum amount of custodial cash to pay for any transfer-out and account termination fees.

CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS: Client represents that he or she has provided, and that Safeguard may rely on, complete and accurate information regarding the transfer of the Plan.

RESIGNING CUSTODIAN FEES: Client is responsible for any fees necessary to close their relationship with the current IRA custodian. This may include past-due account fees, transfer-out fees, and an account termination fee. These fees are normally drawn from the custodial cash portion of the IRA at the time of transfer.

SAFEGUARD FEES: A one-time relationship fee as invoiced applies. This relationship fee covers the initial plan setup and ongoing consulting support from Safeguard Advisors.

SOLERA NATIONAL BANK FEES: The setup and first year administration fees associated with the Solera National Bank IRA are included in the Safeguard relationship fee. An annual fee of $199 applies for future account administration and reporting on your Solera IRA account. This fee is collected by Safeguard Advisors on behalf of Solera National Bank.
Solera National Bank has separate fees that apply to certain transactions such as IRA distributions or Roth conversion events. Such fees are outlined in Solera National Bank account disclosures. Annual IRA account and transaction fees may change over time at the discretion of Solera National Bank.

TERMINATION DUE TO FAILURE TO PREPARE: Should client fail to complete the steps necessary to prepare their Plan and current IRA for transfer within 90 days of the original application, Safeguard reserves the right to terminate this agreement. A refund of 50% of the transfer fee paid will be issued to the client by mailed check in the event of such termination. Safeguard will make reasonable attempts to assist the client with the steps necessary for preparation.

DISPUTE: Any dispute related to services provided shall be settled by arbitration in Jefferson County, Colorado according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration is final and binding on the parties. The parties are waiving their right to seek remedies in court, including the right to a jury trial.

APPLICABLE LAW: The laws and jurisdiction of the state of Colorado shall govern any and all matters of dispute between Safeguard and Client.

CLIENT PRIVACY: Safeguard agrees to protect and not disclose to third parties not directly associated with the services rendered under this agreement any personal or private information. However, this clause does not pertain to government agencies or law enforcement agencies.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS: Client agrees to transact business using electronic communications and to receive notices and disclosures via electronic means.

MISCELLANEOUS: This document sets forth the entire agreement between the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon all successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This Agreement is severable, and if any provision herein shall be deemed invalid, all other valid provisions shall remain in force.

I agree to the Terms of Service.

Solera Bank IRA Administration Fee Subscription*

I acknowledge and accept that a $199 per year IRA Administration fee applies to the Solera IRA. The first year fee is waived. The card provided today will be used to establish a billing subscription beginning 12 months from IRA account establishment. A reminder and option to change the payment card will be sent via email about 3 weeks prior to the subscription renewal date.

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