Setting up C Corp with IRA funds? Experience with Guidant Financial?

[Lisa Liberski]

Looking to possibly set up a C Corp and have our IRA buy shares so that we would have available capital for fix and flip opportunities. Does anyone have this arrangement set up or had in the past that can give me advice as to whether this is a "safe" method for utilizing IRA funds? Viability of this arrangement in the future with the IRS? Any successful exit strategies?

Also, if anyone has used Guidant Financial that would like to share their experiences with this company and their products, I would love to hear your input.

Thanks!