Custodian Fees - Who are you guys using and what's fair?

• •Okay, so I'm an accountant here in Atlanta, and I get the tax advantages of a Gold IRA inside and out.
• •No major complaints, but also nothing to rave about.
• •I'm starting to wonder if I'm paying too much in fees.

Okay, so I'm an accountant here in Atlanta, and I get the tax advantages of a Gold IRA inside and out. I've got a decent chunk, around $180k, tied up in various precious metals within my SDIRA, and I've been with my current custodian for about three years now. They've been... fine. No major complaints, but also nothing to rave about. I'm starting to wonder if I'm paying too much in fees. My current setup is a flat annual fee of $250, plus a rather vague "storage and insurance fee" that averages out to about $100 per year for my holdings. It's not breaking the bank, but I'm thinking about the long game.

I've seen some custodians advertise tiered fee structures, and others with percentage-based fees. It feels like navigating a minefield trying to figure out which one is genuinely the most cost-effective, especially as my portfolio grows. Does anyone here have experience with custodians like Equity Trust, Strata Trust, or even smaller, more niche players? What are your annual fees looking like, both administrative and storage? Are there hidden costs I should be asking about upfront when comparing?

My goal is to minimize erosion from fees without sacrificing security or service. I'm trying to optimize, not just switch for the sake of it. I'm fairly hands-on with my investments, so I don't necessarily need white-glove service, but I do expect clear statements and responsive support if I have a question about a distribution or a new purchase. Any horror stories or fantastic experiences would be super helpful. What's a reasonable fee structure for a portfolio in the $150k-$250k range these days?

Seriously, any insights on what you're paying and who you're using would be massively appreciated. I'm compiling a spreadsheet to compare options, and real-world numbers are always better than whatever sales reps tell me.