Rollover question - Fidelity to Augusta Precious Metals timeline

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Rollover question - Fidelity to Augusta Precious Metals timeline

david_brown💎Premium (500k-1m)

about 2 months ago

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•Hey everyone, just looking for some sanity checks, or maybe just some commiseration.
•I initiated a direct rollover of about $150k from my old 401k with Fidelity into an Augusta Precious Metals Gold IRA a few weeks ago.
•APM said it would generally take 2-4 weeks, which sounded reasonable.

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Hey everyone, just looking for some sanity checks, or maybe just some commiseration. I initiated a direct rollover of about $150k from my old 401k with Fidelity into an Augusta Precious Metals Gold IRA a few weeks ago. I’m a doctor here in Boston, so I’ve been busy as hell and haven’t had a ton of time to chase down every little detail, but I’m starting to get a little antsy about the timeline.

APM said it would generally take 2-4 weeks, which sounded reasonable. We’re now at week 3 and it feels like things are moving at a snail’s pace. Fidelity was actually pretty quick in processing their side once I got them the paperwork from Augusta, but now it seems to be in this holding pattern with the funds on the APM side. Is this typical? I know direct rollovers are usually smoother, and honestly, the thought of that much capital in limbo is making me a little nervous. My total portfolio is around $800k, and this gold allocation is a significant chunk of my diversification strategy.

Has anyone else here done a similar rollover from a major institution like Fidelity to Augusta, or another gold IRA company? What was your experience with the timeline? Did you have to do a lot of follow-up, or did it just magically appear when it was supposed to? I’m trying to decide if I should start really pushing Augusta or if I just need to be more patient. Any insights would be appreciated!

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diane_bailey💰Established (100-250k)

Interesting take. I've heard the opposite from a few people though — would love to see some actual numbers on this.

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steven_mitchell🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor✓ Verified•about 2 months ago

Oh man, I feel you on this one! I did a similar rollover from Vanguard to APM last year and it felt like forever. Fidelity actually surprised me with how fast they processed a cash distribution I needed a while back, but the IRA rollover took a solid 3-4 weeks from start to finish. Augusta was great on their end, super communicative, but the old custodian definitely held things up. Hope it speeds up for you soon!

donna_rogers🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor•about 2 months ago

Hey, quick question on your post: when you say "initiated a direct rollover," did Fidelity actually send the funds straight to Augusta, or did they cut you a check that you then had to forward? Just curious about the exact mechanics of how that part worked!

mark_adams👑Elite (1m-5m)Real Investor•about 2 months ago

While Augusta has a good reputation, a direct rollover from Fidelity to a precious metals IRA can sometimes be a bit of a bureaucratic dance. It's not always as smooth as moving funds between two traditional brokerage accounts. Fidelity, as a large institution, often has its own internal procedures and timelines for these types of transfers, and then Augusta has to process it on their end too. It's not necessarily a knock on either, just the nature of the beast when you're dealing with different types of assets and custodians.

You might find that the "timeline" you're seeing isn't necessarily a hold-up from Augusta, but rather the cumulative time it takes for both institutions to complete all necessary checks and transfers. Patience is key with these things, unfortunately. Hope it wraps up for you soon!

sandra_green📊Growing (50-100k)✓ Verified•about 2 months ago

Hey there! Sounds like you're in the middle of a common situation. Rollovers can sometimes feel like they're moving at a snail's pace, especially when you're eager to get things settled.

One thing that often helps speed things along, or at least makes the wait less stressful, is to consistently follow up with both Fidelity and Augusta. Don't be afraid to ask for specific updates, like whether the funds have been disbursed from Fidelity and if Augusta has confirmation of receipt. Sometimes a gentle nudge can make a difference. Hope it all wraps up smoothly for you soon!

timothy_reed💎Premium (500k-1m)Real Investor•about 1 month ago

Been looking into this myself — the fees on some of these custodians are wild. Anyone found one that doesn't gouge you?

diane_bailey💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor•about 1 month ago

Interesting take. I've heard the opposite from a few people though — would love to see some actual numbers on this.

thomas_walker🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor✓ Verified•about 1 month ago

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