How long did your 401k to Gold IRA transfer actually take?

• •I'm trying to get a read on how long these 401k rollovers to Gold IRAs typically take in the real world, not just what the sales reps tell you.
• •Planning to roll over a significant chunk, probably around $400k-ish, from an old 401k I have sitting around.
• •Gold's been on my radar for a while, and with everything going on, it just seems prudent.

I'm trying to get a read on how long these 401k rollovers to Gold IRAs typically take in the real world, not just what the sales reps tell you. Planning to roll over a significant chunk, probably around $400k-ish, from an old 401k I have sitting around. Wife and I are starting to think about succession planning for the logistics business here in Memphis, and getting some of our assets into a more stable, inflation-resistant spot feels right. Gold's been on my radar for a while, and with everything going on, it just seems prudent.

I've talked to a couple of companies, and they all give pretty vague timelines—"a few weeks," "typically 10-15 business days once all documents are in." That's fine, but I'm looking for actual experiences. Did anyone here hit snags? Was it faster or much slower than you expected? I'm trying to coordinate this with some other financial moves, so having a more realistic expectation for the timeline would be a huge help.

My main concern is getting the funds from the old 401k custodian to the new Gold IRA custodian without any major hiccups or long delays where the money is just in limbo. I'm imagining a check being cut from one, mailed, then deposited. Are there faster electronic ways that some providers offer for these larger amounts? Any tips on what to watch out for to keep things moving efficiently?

Thanks in advance for any insights. Trying to make sure I dot all my i's and cross all my t's on this one.