Equity Trust Company Reviews 844

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.0

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Review summary

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the ease of setting up accounts and find the online portal user-friendly for managing investments and collecting rent. People often highlight the helpfulness and efficiency of the staff, noting that the service can be incredible and top-notch, especially when dealing with transactions and inquiries. However, some people were dissatisfied with the payment process, citing issues with slow processing times and unexpected fees. There are also mentions of inconsistent customer service, with some experiencing difficulties in getting clear answers or reaching supervisors. A few other people also felt that the company's systems are antiquated and not well-suited for frequent users or specific asset types like cryptocurrency.

What people talk about most

Customer service

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Payment

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Service

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Staff

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Easy to set up, but not much in the way of guidance when it comes to purchasing assets. There are very specific things needed when using a SDIRAs to make investments. So you own homework. You won’t ge... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Gold Service is outstanding with knowledeable, helpful, friendly consultants. Telephone access is very good with minimal hold times. Gold Email support is generally good, with occasional hiccups where... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good but they do forget some details that gets frustrating when you tell them 80 times. Otherwise good. Online portal is easy to use and I like the reps, they're kind and helpful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always diligent in ensuring that paperwork is ready for audits. Quarterly statements are a bit slow to post.

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Company details

  1. Alternative Financial Service
  2. Asset Manager Service
  3. Financial Consultant

Written by the company

Equity Trust empowers individual investors and financial professionals by removing the barriers to investment freedom. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and support investors to achieve more.


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3.0

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

844 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

October 17, 2025
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Reply from Equity Trust Company

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you had a positive experience with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They're ON IT!!

The service is always incredible but when transaction dates shift and things come up....they're ON IT!! Following up with the attorneys, making sure things keep moving towards the closing table. Ive had 5 transactions and the level of service has been top notch!!! Highly recommend Equity Trust....you wont be disappointed!+

October 15, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, otherwise known as ETC, has made self directed IRAs an easy way for me and my wife to grow our retirement accounts. I highly recommend them.

October 14, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and client support

The price was affordable and the customer service was great!!

October 11, 2025
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Reply from Equity Trust Company

Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are happy to hear our team provided such a positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Equity Trust Company

Hi Dan, thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mandell Review

Your team is professional, responsive, and always on-top of their game.

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Equity Trust Company

Hi Steven, we are thrilled to hear our team provided you such a positive experience!

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