Equity Trust Company Employee Directory
Financial ServicesOhio, United States501-1000 Employees
Equity Trust Company is a financial services firm based in Westlake, Ohio, operating in the self-directed retirement and alternative assets market. It serves individual investors, financial professionals, and institutions by enabling diversification into alternative asset classes such as real estate, tax liens, private equity, and precious metals. The company provides custodial services for alternative investments, supports investment in these assets through individual retirement accounts, and offers back-office solutions for RIAs, brokerage services, and directed trustee services. Founded as a brokerage firm in 1974, Equity Trust has grown into a leading self-directed IRA custodian and has been recognized by Investopedia as Best Overall Self-Directed IRA Custodian for 2020–2025. It employs between 501 and 1000 people and is located at 1 Equity Way Westlake, Ohio 44145 United States; its website is trustETC.com. Recent developments include the launch of Equity Solo 401(k) in 2025 and partnerships with Priority Gold LLC and CrowdStreet in 2026, reflecting ongoing expansion of its alternative asset offerings.