Any small investors out there in Gold IRAs? Looking for provider recommendations.

• •Okay, so I’ve been kicking around the idea of diversifying my retirement savings a bit more aggressively and a Gold IRA keeps coming up.
• •I’m in Vegas, been in the casino industry for decades, so I understand risk management inside and out, probably better than most.
• •My current portfolio is sitting in the $150k range, and I’m looking to allocate maybe 10-15% of that into precious metals.

Okay, so I’ve been kicking around the idea of diversifying my retirement savings a bit more aggressively and a Gold IRA keeps coming up. I’m in Vegas, been in the casino industry for decades, so I understand risk management inside and out, probably better than most. My current portfolio is sitting in the $150k range, and I’m looking to allocate maybe 10-15% of that into precious metals. I'm definitely not a whale, so I'm trying to figure out which companies are best for someone like me with a relatively smaller amount to invest.

I’ve done some preliminary research, and some of these companies have pretty high minimums or fees that feel like they'd eat into my returns too much given my investment size. I'm looking for something that’s transparent with fees, has solid customer service, and doesn't treat you like a second-class citizen just because you're not dropping a half-mil. I'm trying to lock in some stability against potential inflation and currency devaluation down the road – seen enough market ups and downs to know a little protection is smart.

Has anyone here with a similar portfolio size (let's say under $250k) had a good experience with a specific Gold IRA provider? What kind of setup costs did you run into? Any red flags I should be watching out for beyond the obvious? Really curious about storage options too – what's the typical annual fee on those for smaller accounts? Any insights would be hugely appreciated, thanks!