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I reached out regarding setting up a tradional IRA with some of my private company stocks and I had no idea how to do this process. Jo Lynn Barnes was wonderful about taking time out of her busy day t... See more
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About Mainstar Trust
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Innovative Leader in Specialized Retirement Services
Mainstar Trust is an innovative leader in custodial services that diversify and maximize long-term objectives for retirement and taxable account holders and financial advisors.
With our custodial services, you gain more control over your financial future, while having the knowledge and support to help you navigate the way.
Flexibility. Opportunity. Control.
These are the hallmark features of a self-directed IRA.
We offer a wide variety of asset types to fit your financial needs and interests, helping you maximize your investment and retirement objectives.
Why Mainstar Trust
Your respected & trusted financial partner.
We offer alternative, cost-effective retirement solutions, excellent services, and prompt and personal client support that put the reigns of your financial future firmly in your hands.
Contact info
214 West 9th Street , 66521, Onaga, Kansas, United States
- 800-521-9897
- customerservice@mainstartrust.com
- mainstartrust.com
A quick and easy transaction
A quick and easy transaction. Very professional and diligenet.

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Mainstar Trust Company streamlined my…
Mainstar Trust Company streamlined my investment process to the point where it took very little input from me personally. Through this process I gained a great deal of respect for Mainstar employees which will lead to further business in the future.

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It never takes long to speak with a…
It never takes long to speak with a representative and they always answer my questions. Excellent customer service!

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It's Awful
1/ Conferred with MainStar about what forms were needed, and also acknowledged with staff that there was ample time for me determine next steps. However, my out of town family member were constantly telephoned requesting my personal information. As I understand from staff's explanation, the "representatives office" (I have no idea what that even is) repeatedly ignored my multiple written requests to not call my family.
2/ After all this constant pursuit, my account was created but couldn't be accessed online to navigate around; and from Mainstar's website reports, the account appeared empty for an extensively long time (weeks and weeks). I emailed and asked about this, and received account credentials many weeks later.
3/ My preference is to have another entity be the custodial agent, but that was met with so much displeasure from Mainstar. I don't care for this company, nor its unethical practices. The end.

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Mainstar Trust provides excellent client service
Mainstar Trust provides excellent service at very reasonable fees. I have 3 separate accounts with them and their responsiveness and professional is terrific. I highly recommend them.

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Mainstar very good about following…
Mainstar very good about following through and making sure everything gets done properly.

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Very courteous customer service reps
Very courteous customer service reps. And patient in answering questions.

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I called with a question
I called with a question. The person who answered the phone happened to have recently worked on my wife's account and was already familiar with the transaction in question. She not only knew the answer, but also explained the process which was new to me. Her words were informative and her tone was pleasant.
Heck, talking with her was such a pleasant experience, that if I am ever having a down day I think I will call Mainstar with another question.

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I was told I would not incur ANY fees
I was told I would not incur ANY fees, yet, was charged all these fees. I was promised I would get someone to call me back, as I sent an email verbalizing my concern and I NEVER heard back. So much for customer service.

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Mainstar has been great to work with
Mainstar has been great to work with. They handle my transactions on a accurate & timely manner

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Very informative
Very informative, statements are easy to understand, always accommodating.

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Working with my financial advisor
Working with my financial advisor, Mainstar has always provided me with great service including setting up accounts and providing timely responses to my questions.

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Long process to transfer account from…
Long process to transfer account from former financial holder

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Very Unhappy!
My husband has been trying to cash our account for a month. We get one excuse after another for why we cannot get our money. This company is very difficult to work with.
We are seriously considering taking legal action.

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