Birch Gold for smaller accounts? My experience and some thoughts.

• •I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately, both good and bad, about Birch Gold, and specifically how they handle smaller accounts.
• •As someone who's got a chunk of change with them, I wanted to throw in my two cents.
• •I initially opened my Gold IRA with them a few years back, probably around 2020 or so, with about $150k.

I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately, both good and bad, about Birch Gold, and specifically how they handle smaller accounts. As someone who's got a chunk of change with them, I wanted to throw in my two cents. I initially opened my Gold IRA with them a few years back, probably around 2020 or so, with about $150k. My total portfolio is now sitting comfortably between $500k and $700k, so it’s a significant portion of my retirement planning. My primary goal, as a lawyer in Philly, has always been wealth preservation, not aggressive growth, so gold and silver felt like a natural fit.

My experience with Birch has been generally positive. The initial setup was smooth, and my rep was responsive. I appreciated their educational materials; they really helped clarify a lot of the jargon around precious metals IRAs. My concern, though, is for people with genuinely smaller accounts. I've read posts from others feeling neglected, or like they're getting pushed into certain products. While I haven't directly experienced that, I do wonder if my larger initial investment played a role in the attentive service I received. Has anyone with, say, a $25k or $50k account with Birch had a similar or vastly different experience?

I'm contemplating adding more to my precious metals holdings this year, maybe another $50k-$100k, depending on market conditions. The ongoing geopolitical instability and inflation worries are definitely keeping me up at night, and having a solid hedge feels more important than ever. My Gold IRA is a cornerstone of that strategy. I'm curious if other members here, perhaps those in similar financial situations or with diverse experiences with Birch, are seeing the value proposition holding true, regardless of account size? Are there other providers people have had better luck with for those smaller initial investments? Always good to hear varied perspectives.