Frequently Asked Questions

I want to roll over my 401(k)

To roll over an existing 401(k) account into a Portfolio 21 IRA:

1. Print and fill out an IRA application:  Traditional or Roth IRA Application

In section 3. "Type of IRA" select "Rollover IRA"

2. Mail

Mail to the address provided on the application

3. Transfer

Contact former employer or 401k administrator for transfer documents.

4. Call

Call Portfolio 21 at 877.351.4115 to obtain your new account number. (For use on your transfer documents.)

5. Submit

Submit paperwork to your 401k administrator. (Your administrator will release the funds from your old account into your new account.)

I want to transfer an IRA

To transfer an existing IRA into a Portfolio 21 IRA:

1. Print and fill out an IRA application:  Traditional or Roth IRA Application

In section 4. "Type of Contribution" select "Transfer"

2. Print and fill out an IRA transfer application:  IRA Transfer or Direct Rollover Form

3. Mail

Mail both to the address provided on the application

To transfer an existing Roth IRA into a Portfolio 21 Roth IRA:

1. Print and fill out an IRA application:  Traditional or Roth IRA Application

In section 3. "Type of IRA" select "Roth IRA"

In section 4. "Type of Contribution" select "Transfer"

2. Print and fill out an IRA transfer form:  IRA Transfer or Direct Rollover Form

3. Mail

Mail both to the address provided on the application.

I want to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

To transfer an existing traditional IRA into a Portfolio 21 Roth IRA:

1. Print and fill out an IRA application:  Traditional or Roth IRA Application

In section 3. "Type of IRA" select "Roth IRA account"

In section 4. "Type of Contribution" select "Conversion of existing Traditional IRA to Roth IRA"

2. Print and fill out an IRA transfer form:  IRA Transfer or Direct Rollover Form

In section 5. "Conversion of Traditional IRA to Roth IRA," check the box

3. Mail

Mail both to the address provided on the application.

To convert an existing Portfolio 21 IRA into a Portfolio 21 Roth IRA:

1. Print and fill out an IRA transfer form:  IRA Transfer or Direct Rollover Form

In section 5. "Conversion of Traditional IRA to Roth IRA," check the box

2. Mail

Mail to the address provided on the application.