Custodian hunt: Augusta vs. Regal vs. Birch Gold - my take and thoughts?
- •They’ve been solid, can’t fault their service really.
- •Always responsive, and the setup was smoother than I expected.
- •My portfolio is nearing $3M in physical metals, sitting comfortably in Delaware Depository.
Alright, so I’m a few years into my Gold IRA now, went with Augusta back in '21 when I basically liquidated a chunk of my tech stock portfolio right before things got… interesting. They’ve been solid, can’t fault their service really. Always responsive, and the setup was smoother than I expected. My portfolio is nearing $3M in physical metals, sitting comfortably in Delaware Depository. But I'm starting to think about diversifying my holdings a bit and perhaps even splitting my IRA between two custodians. Just a bit of a belt-and-suspenders approach, you know?
My Augusta rep has been great, but I'm curious if anyone here has direct experience with Regal Assets or Birch Gold Group for their Gold IRA custodianship? I generally prefer to deal with companies that have been around a good while, not some fly-by-night outfit, and these two seem to pop up a lot in my research. I’m specifically interested in storage options outside of Delaware – maybe Texas or even Utah. Had a buddy down in Naples who used Birch Gold and said good things, but I value direct experience from this community more than a referral from a golf buddy who might not be as hands-on with his investments.
What are folks' experiences with fees, transparency, and overall ease of management with Regal or Birch? Is there a significant difference in their buy/sell spreads for common bullion items like American Gold Eagles or Canadian Maples? Augusta's spreads have always felt fair to me, but I'm always on the lookout for better value. Plus, any nightmare stories or red flags to absolutely avoid? I'm in Palm Beach, retired CEO, so I've got the time to do my due diligence, but your insights can definitely fast-track things for me. Appreciate any feedback you can throw my way.