Bryan Ellis the host of Self-Directed Investor Talk, a very popular podcast and radio show discusses self-directed accounts. These accounts are far more than just a way to invest in alternative assets rather than stocks or bonds. By constantly coming up with astoundingly creative ways to use self-directed IRA’s and 401(k)’s, self-directed investors can protect their assets, expand their legacy, and enjoy retirement to the fullest as well as creating ongoing cash flow to sustain any lifestyle.