Transition for PST to a Self-Direct IRA

[Dustin Verley]

So I've asked this on numerous FB groups and have gotten little, to no, response. Hopefully I have a little better luck here.

My current employer offers an exceptional benefit through PST, or our profit-sharing trust, program. Using our PST, shares of our company are rewarded to the employees, which is pretty awesome as this is my first PST program I've been able to take a part in. I received my first share this past fiscal year, and although I'm not 100% vested (still got three more years) -- I have been doing some research and was curious if a PST program is transitional to a self-directed IRA, or is there any way I could leverage this to invest in real estate?

Hoping someone could shed some light on the potentiality of this idea.