# Choice App Help Center

> Custody for Alternative Assets

## Getting Started

- [New to Choice?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7995807-new-to-choice.md): Follow these three steps to open an account.
- [How do I get started?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9155955-how-do-i-get-started.md)
- [What is a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account \(IRA\)?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643497-what-is-a-self-directed-individual-retirement-account-ira.md)
- [Why have I not heard of self-directed IRAs before?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156415-why-have-i-not-heard-of-self-directed-iras-before.md)
- [What types of Individual Retirement Accounts are there?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643465-what-types-of-individual-retirement-accounts-are-there.md)
- [Do I qualify for a Self-Directed IRA?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643431-do-i-qualify-for-a-self-directed-ira.md)
- [How do I know which account is best for me?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7996496-how-do-i-know-which-account-is-best-for-me.md)
- [How do I open an inherited IRA?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7995884-how-do-i-open-an-inherited-ira.md)
- [I need help with my account opened through Kingdom Trust account](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5887241-i-need-help-with-my-account-opened-through-kingdom-trust-account.md)
- [Useful Links](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/8314125-useful-links.md)

## About Choice

- [Who is Choice?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643445-who-is-choice.md)
- [What is Choice, Kingdom Trust, Digital Trust and how are they related?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643365-what-is-choice-kingdom-trust-digital-trust-and-how-are-they-related.md): How are Choice and Kingdom Trust related
- [What is Digital Trust's role as a custodian?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7218798-what-is-digital-trust-s-role-as-a-custodian.md)
- [Why isn't Digital Trust on the IRS list of approved custodians?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7996537-why-isn-t-digital-trust-on-the-irs-list-of-approved-custodians.md)
- [Where does Choice / Digital Trust hold client cash?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7122229-where-does-choice-digital-trust-hold-client-cash.md)
- [Is my uninvested cash FDIC-insured?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5948931-is-my-uninvested-cash-fdic-insured.md)
- [How are assets protected in the event Choice closes?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643492-how-are-assets-protected-in-the-event-choice-closes.md)
- [Does Choice administer Solo 401\(k\) accounts?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/8302460-does-choice-administer-solo-401-k-accounts.md)
- [Does Choice offer single-member LLCs?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643460-does-choice-offer-single-member-llcs.md)
- [What types of investments does Choice allow inside a retirement account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5948823-what-types-of-investments-does-choice-allow-inside-a-retirement-account.md): With Choice, clients can invest in digital, alternative and traditional assets side-by-side from a single account.
- [Can I still invest in traditional assets?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156123-can-i-still-invest-in-traditional-assets.md)
- [Can Choice give investment advice?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156098-can-choice-give-investment-advice.md)
- [How do I know my personal information is safe with Choice?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156110-how-do-i-know-my-personal-information-is-safe-with-choice.md)
- [What is Choice's policy regarding blockchain forks?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643477-what-is-choice-s-policy-regarding-blockchain-forks.md)

## Funding

- [How can I fund my Choice IRA?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5948878-how-can-i-fund-my-choice-ira.md): There are three options to fund your Choice account
- [Funding your Choice IRA](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5992096-funding-your-choice-ira.md)
- [Move an existing retirement account to Choice](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5998033-move-an-existing-retirement-account-to-choice.md)
- [Once I submit funds, is the cash in my account available immediately?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156010-once-i-submit-funds-is-the-cash-in-my-account-available-immediately.md)
- [Making a deposit via connected bank accounts](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5898494-making-a-deposit-via-connected-bank-accounts.md): How to connect your bank account and make a deposit on Choice
- [How can I make a deposit if my bank is not supported by Plaid?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5698051-how-can-i-make-a-deposit-if-my-bank-is-not-supported-by-plaid.md): Use this deposit form to start a bank deposit
- [How long does a bank deposit take?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5695410-how-long-does-a-bank-deposit-take.md): When will cash be available to trade
- [Sending money for deposit into your account](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5992313-sending-money-for-deposit-into-your-account.md): How to send a wire, check or ACH to Choice for deposit into your account
- [How can I make a contribution for the previous tax year?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5989368-how-can-i-make-a-contribution-for-the-previous-tax-year.md): How to select the tax year for a contribution
- [If I haven't maxed out my IRA contributions in recent years, can I contribute for both the current and previous year?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156276-if-i-haven-t-maxed-out-my-ira-contributions-in-recent-years-can-i-contribute-for-both-the-current-and-previous-year.md)
- [Transfer another IRA to Choice](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5992356-transfer-another-ira-to-choice.md): Get more choice for your savings
- [How do I avoid transfer delays?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5642964-how-do-i-avoid-transfer-delays.md): Please follow these steps to avoid transfer delays
- [What is my custodian's estimated processing time for incoming transfers?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5640736-what-is-my-custodian-s-estimated-processing-time-for-incoming-transfers.md)
- [How do I transfer an existing note?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5948906-how-do-i-transfer-an-existing-note.md)
- [How do transfers work?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643399-how-do-transfers-work.md)
- [How to start a 401\(k\) rollover](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5695453-how-to-start-a-401-k-rollover.md): Get Your Dollars Out of The Zombie System With Choice

## Investing

- [Are the investment possibilities truly endless?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643427-are-the-investment-possibilities-truly-endless.md)
- [What is an alternative asset?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156019-what-is-an-alternative-asset.md)

## Other Requests

- [How do I convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643424-how-do-i-convert-a-traditional-ira-to-a-roth-ira.md)
- [How do I take a distribution from my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643472-how-do-i-take-a-distribution-from-my-account.md)
- [When are distributions processed?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156236-when-are-distributions-processed.md)
- [How is my Required Minimum Distribution \(RMD\) estimate calculated?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5946321-how-is-my-required-minimum-distribution-rmd-estimate-calculated.md)
- [What are my options if I do not have enough cash in my account to take the Required Minimum Distribution \(RMD\)?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156101-what-are-my-options-if-i-do-not-have-enough-cash-in-my-account-to-take-the-required-minimum-distribution-rmd.md)
- [How do I transfer an asset out of my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643495-how-do-i-transfer-an-asset-out-of-my-account.md)
- [Distributions & Transfers for IRA-owned single member LLCs or Trusts](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9155672-distributions-transfers-for-ira-owned-single-member-llcs-or-trusts.md)
- [What is a Required Minimum Distribution \(RMD\), and when do I need take it?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9160178-what-is-a-required-minimum-distribution-rmd-and-when-do-i-need-take-it.md)
- [Required Minimum Distributions \(RMD\) FAQs](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5946573-required-minimum-distributions-rmd-faqs.md)

## Account Management

- [How do I add, update or change my contact information?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9155746-how-do-i-add-update-or-change-my-contact-information.md)
- [How do I add, update or change beneficiary information on my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156003-how-do-i-add-update-or-change-beneficiary-information-on-my-account.md)
- [How do I add, update or change the Account Designated Representative \(ADR\) or Interested Party \(IP\) information on my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156263-how-do-i-add-update-or-change-the-account-designated-representative-adr-or-interested-party-ip-information-on-my-account.md)
- [How do I add, update or change my payment information?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5948784-how-do-i-add-update-or-change-my-payment-information.md)
- [How does bitcoin and digital asset custody work at Choice?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639814-how-does-bitcoin-and-digital-asset-custody-work-at-choice.md)
- [What are the fees for the different Choice plans?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5960256-what-are-the-fees-for-the-different-choice-plans.md): Ready to talk pricing?
- [Can I move funds between the different storage methods?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639802-can-i-move-funds-between-the-different-storage-methods.md)
- [How do I change my account package and digital custody fees?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643358-how-do-i-change-my-account-package-and-digital-custody-fees.md): How to change your Choice membership
- [How does cold storage custody work and what are the fees?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639788-how-does-cold-storage-custody-work-and-what-are-the-fees.md)
- [How does Hold Your Own Keys work and what are the fees?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639798-how-does-hold-your-own-keys-work-and-what-are-the-fees.md): Hold Your Own Keys Plan
- [Do I have to use multi-sig for bitcoin custody?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639809-do-i-have-to-use-multi-sig-for-bitcoin-custody.md)
- [I'm not receiving my 2FA verification code.](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5887231-i-m-not-receiving-my-2fa-verification-code.md)

## Billing & Fees

- [What are my fees?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643437-what-are-my-fees.md)
- [When are fees due?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9155997-when-are-fees-due.md)
- [What is the minimum cash balance I must maintain in my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643488-what-is-the-minimum-cash-balance-i-must-maintain-in-my-account.md)
- [How do I link my Fold card?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9923998-how-do-i-link-my-fold-card.md): Here's how to link your Fold debit card to your Choice account to pay your monthly custody fees.

## Statements & Tax Forms

- [How can I receive a statement?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5643393-how-can-i-receive-a-statement.md)
- [Fair Market Valuation \(FMV\) forms](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5746837-fair-market-valuation-fmv-forms.md): Need to fill out a Fair Market Valuation form? You've come to the right place.
- [Fair Market Valuation \(FMV\) FAQs](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5725083-fair-market-valuation-fmv-faqs.md): Have questions about your FMV update? We're here to help.
- [When will I receive Form 1099 for tax purposes?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156116-when-will-i-receive-form-1099-for-tax-purposes.md)
- [What happens if I miss the deadline to turn in my account’s fair market valuation?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156285-what-happens-if-i-miss-the-deadline-to-turn-in-my-account-s-fair-market-valuation.md)
- [Can an asset's fair market value \(FMV\) be the value listed on my K-1?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156343-can-an-asset-s-fair-market-value-fmv-be-the-value-listed-on-my-k-1.md)
- [When will I receive Form 5498 for tax purposes?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5946622-when-will-i-receive-form-5498-for-tax-purposes.md)

## Bonuses & Referral Program

- [Am I eligible to withdraw my referral bonus?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5887218-am-i-eligible-to-withdraw-my-referral-bonus.md): Earn a bonus for each friend who signs up and opens their account using your personal signup link

## Custody 101

- [What is a custodian?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156310-what-is-a-custodian.md)
- [Why use a custodian?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156057-why-use-a-custodian.md)
- [Why do IRA holders need a custodian and/or administrator?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156259-why-do-ira-holders-need-a-custodian-and-or-administrator.md)
- [What is Digital Trust's role as a custodian?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156007-what-is-digital-trust-s-role-as-a-custodian.md)
- [What is a prohibited transaction in a self-directed account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156031-what-is-a-prohibited-transaction-in-a-self-directed-account.md)
- [What are prohibited investments in a self-directed account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156246-what-are-prohibited-investments-in-a-self-directed-account.md)
- [What are some common prohibited transactions?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156323-what-are-some-common-prohibited-transactions.md)
- [What other rules and regulations should I know?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/9156273-what-other-rules-and-regulations-should-i-know.md)

## News

- [New Upgrades NOW LIVE](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/8317667-new-upgrades-now-live.md): & 3x SatsMatch on Transfers & Rollovers to celebrate Choice’s 3rd Birthday 🎉
- [FAQs regarding recent disruptions in the banking industry and possible client impact](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/7122076-faqs-regarding-recent-disruptions-in-the-banking-industry-and-possible-client-impact.md): Choice / Kingdom Trust client deposits were not impacted by recent news regarding Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
- [Update on recent digital asset market dynamics](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/6732820-update-on-recent-digital-asset-market-dynamics.md): Custody options at Choice
- [Ethereum - Merge FAQs](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/6556007-ethereum-merge-faqs.md)
- [Introducing Max Buys](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5887191-introducing-max-buys.md): Now you can smash buy whenever you want
- [There Are Over 24.3 million Zombie 401\(k\) accounts — Is Yours One?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5653263-there-are-over-24-3-million-zombie-401-k-accounts-is-yours-one.md): Zombies, Forgotten Money, and an October Surprise…Oh My!
- [What’s happening to Kingdom Trust and how will this impact my account?](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5639793-what-s-happening-to-kingdom-trust-and-how-will-this-impact-my-account.md): Kingdom Trust is becoming Choice. Existing Kingdom Trust account holders should not experience any disruption in service.
- [Mining update - letter from our CEO, Ryan Radloff](https://support.choiceapp.io/en/articles/5653273-mining-update-letter-from-our-ceo-ryan-radloff.md)