Rolling over to a Palladium IRA - Tax Worries & Hopes!

• •Okay, so I've been seriously looking into rolling over a chunk of my old 401k into a Self-Directed IRA, specifically focused on palladium.
• •I'm a manufacturing exec here in Cleveland, and honestly, the thought of having more of my wealth tied up in hard assets just feels right.
• •equities have been good to me, but the volatility lately, coupled with everything else going on globally, has me a little antsy.

Okay, so I've been seriously looking into rolling over a chunk of my old 401k into a Self-Directed IRA, specifically focused on palladium. I'm a manufacturing exec here in Cleveland, and honestly, the thought of having more of my wealth tied up in hard assets just feels right. equities have been good to me, but the volatility lately, coupled with everything else going on globally, has me a little antsy. I've got around $350k in an old 401k sitting there, and I really like the idea of palladium’s industrial applications long-term.

My biggest hang-up right now is the tax implications of the rollover. I've read a ton of conflicting info online – some saying it's straightforward, others making it sound like a minefield. I'm not planning on taking any distributions, just moving funds from one retirement account to another. My understanding is that a direct rollover shouldn't trigger any immediate taxes or penalties as long as it's done correctly, but I’m still nervous I'll miss some tiny detail that ends up costing me. Has anyone here done a large direct rollover into a Palladium IRA recently? What were your experiences with the tax side of things?

I also want to make sure I’m making a smart move overall. I spend a lot of time poring over charts and data – one tool I’ve found surprisingly useful for comparison is that "Gold vs Stocks Comparison" at https://goldvsstocks.goldirablueprint.com/?period=10Y. It really helps put things in perspective when you see how gold has stacked up against the S&P 500 over different periods. Obviously, palladium is a different beast, but the general principle of hard asset performance compared to traditional markets is what I'm focused on.

Any insights, war stories, or even recommendations for good tax advisors in the Ohio area who specialize in precious metals IRAs would be incredibly helpful. I appreciate any advice you guys can offer!