Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)

What is an Individual Retirement Account?
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are personal retirement savings accounts that offer tax benefits and a range of investment options. Many investors use IRAs as their common source of saving for retirement.

Even those with access to employer-sponsored plans, such as a 401(k) or 403(b), still tap into IRA tax advantages to boost their savings and add flexibility to their portfolio.

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Three of the most common IRAs
"Traditional, Roth, and Rollovers"
for Affluent Investors

Traditional IRA

Benefits of Traditional IRAs

With a Traditional IRA, your money can grow tax deferred, but you’ll pay ordinary income tax on your withdrawals, and you must start taking distributions after age 73. Unlike with a Roth IRA, there are no income limitations to opening a Traditional IRA. It may be a good option for those who expect to be in the same or lower tax bracket in the future.

Grow potential earnings tax deferred

This may be a good option for those who expect to be in the same or lower tax bracket in the future, as you’ll pay ordinary income tax on your withdrawals.

No income limitations to opening an account

Current year contributions may be tax deductible

Roth IRA

A Roth IRA is a retirement account that lets you invest money you’ve already paid taxes on. While you don’t get a tax break the year you contribute, once invested, your money grows tax-free. After age 59½, you can withdraw your funds without taxes or penalties, as long as the account has been open for at least five years.

Benefits of a Roth IRA in retirement

  • No contribution age restrictions
  • Earnings grow tax-free
  • Qualified tax-free withdrawals
  • No mandatory withdrawals
  • No income taxes for inherited Roth IRAs

Rollover IRA

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Common Questions

When can I access my account?

Lyons Wealth will send you your account number as soon as your application is completed and approved. You can use your account number to log in and manage your account. Your account must be funded before you can begin trading.

What are the tax benefits?

Traditional IRAs can give you immediate tax benefits, and your contributions can grow tax deferred. However, you’ll pay taxes on deductible contributions and earnings when you take out money in retirement.

What kind of investment choices do I have?

Choose from stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, CDs, and more. Lyons also offers professional portfolio management solutions that can make investing even easier. As a Lyons client, you can speak with a Lyons investment professional who can help you decide which investments are right for you to consider. Just give us a call; we’re here and happy to help.

How much can I contribute each year?

You can contribute $7,000 if you’re underage 50 / $8,000 if you’re age 50 or older for tax year 2025 and $7,500 if you’re underage 50 / $8,600 if you’re age 50 or older for tax year 2026

Roth or Traditional IRA — What’s are the differences?

A key consideration is whether it makes more financial sense to take advantage of immediate tax benefits or enjoy tax-free withdrawals in retirement. With a Traditional IRA, you may get immediate tax benefits, but you’ll have to pay ordinary income tax on your deductible contributions and earnings when you take money out in retirement. With a Roth IRA, there are no immediate tax benefits, but contributions and earnings grow tax-free. All withdrawals can be taken out tax-free and penalty free, provided you’re 59½ or older and you have met the minimum account holding period (currently five years).

With the passage of SECURE 2.0 Act, effective 1/1/2024 you may also be eligible to contribute to your Roth IRA using 529 rollover assets. Traditional IRAs do not qualify for this option. Consult with your tax advisor for guidance on your eligibility.

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