IRA Custodian for Silver - Who do y'all trust with your stack?

• •Mostly AGEs and some Maples, but I'm looking at maybe diversifying into some of the more esoteric stuff.
• •I know some of these custodians can have pretty different approaches to storage, insurance, and even reporting.
• •For those of you with significant silver holdings in your IRAs – we're talking six to seven figures here – who are you using and why?

Alright, so I’ve been sitting on a pretty hefty allocation of silver physical in my Gold IRA for a while now, probably close to 15-20% of my total metals, and with the way things are going, I'm thinking about seriously adding more. Mostly AGEs and some Maples, but I'm looking at maybe diversifying into some of the more esoteric stuff. My current custodian is fine, I guess, but I’ve been with them since I first rolled over a chunk of my 401k from my ExxonMobil retirement account back in '08, and honestly, I haven't really shopped around since. They charge a flat annual fee, which was great when my portfolio was smaller, but now with well over seven figures in the IRA, I'm starting to wonder if I’m getting the best deal or most attentive service.

I’m based out of Houston, and while physical access isn't my primary concern (that’s what my home safe is for with my personal stack), I do appreciate knowing that my assets are held securely and transparently. I know some of these custodians can have pretty different approaches to storage, insurance, and even reporting. For those of you with significant silver holdings in your IRAs – we're talking six to seven figures here – who are you using and why? Are there any specific custodians that really stand out for their silver service, maybe offering better segregation or more detailed reporting?

I’m particularly interested in hearing about any custodians that offer more flexible options for taking distributions later on, especially if I want to take a portion of it in-kind. My kids aren't really into the metals game yet, but I'm hoping to get them interested when I start gifting some of this stuff in the future, so ease of transfer is also a consideration. Is there anyone out there who's had a really exceptional experience, or conversely, a nightmare scenario that I should be actively avoiding? I’m trying to avoid any nasty surprises down the line, especially with this much capital involved. Always appreciate the collective wisdom on this sub.

Thanks in advance for any insights, it really helps to hear from others who have navigated these waters before. My portfolio overall is closer to $3 million, mostly in blue-chip stocks and bonds, but the metals side has definitely been my anchor through some choppy waters.