August 2025 - Bourbon Investment Insights Webinar
Watch The Recording Of The Last Event
Learn How You Can Leverage A Self-Directed IRA To Invest In Bourbon Barrels
Recording Available Now. Featuring Ryan Longoria and Mark Peck.

EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM FEATURING RYAN LONGORIA & MARK PECK:
- Don’t miss the latest in our series of online livestreams to hear insights from an expert in bourbon investment and another who specializes in self-directed IRAs.
- Learn how bourbon barrel investment works, from the purchase process through monetization strategies.
- Examine the self-directed IRA structure and how it can be leveraged to diversify your retirement in bourbon.
- Discover the steps and qualifications necessary to setup a self-directed IRA from Directed Trust.
- Hear responses from a live Q&A that immediately followed the presentation.
What was discussed?
In this exclusive 30-minute webinar, Ryan Longoria of CaskX and Mark Peck of Directed Trust broke down how investors can use a Self-Directed IRA to invest in aging bourbon barrels. This tangible, appreciating asset can offer a compelling diversification strategy outside of traditional markets. Together, they walked through the step-by-step process of setting up a Self-Directed IRA, explained the unique advantages of including bourbon barrels in a retirement portfolio, and explored the growing market for alternative assets like bourbon casks.
Who Should Watch?
This session is perfect for investors seeking to diversify their retirement portfolio, reduce market correlation, and explore an alternative asset with a history of consistent appreciation. Whether you’re new to Self-Directed IRAs or already familiar with the concept, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to evaluate bourbon barrel investments with confidence and understand why this strategy is catching the attention of savvy investors across the country.


Ryan Longoria – Director of Sales, CaskX
Ryan leads sales and client education at CaskX, where he blends a deep passion for whiskey with a strategic eye for alternative asset investing. He specializes in guiding investors through the world of bourbon barrel ownership by explaining how casks are sourced, aged, and positioned to generate returns over time. As Director of Sales, Ryan helps make bourbon barrel investing accessible and transparent for individual investors seeking tangible, non-traditional portfolio diversification strategies.


Mark Peck – Vice President, Directed Trust Company
Mark Peck serves as VP of Directed Custody at Directed Trust Company, the regulated custodian behind Directed IRA. With over 17 years of experience in finance and accounting across institutional custody and alternative assets, he plays a central role in helping investors deploy self-directed retirement funds into non‑public investments like bourbon barrels. Mark’s leadership ensures compliance, efficient processing, and secure custody. All of which are critical factors for leveraging Self‑Directed IRAs as part of a broader diversification strategy under regulatory oversight