Roth Conversion into Gold IRA - Tax implications for high earners?

• •Thinking about doing a Roth conversion with a chunk of my traditional IRA, specifically to get some of those funds into a Gold IRA.
• •I'm still in my early 30s, so I've got a long horizon, and the generational wealth preservation angle is huge for me.
• •My main hang-up is the tax hit on the Roth conversion.

Thinking about doing a Roth conversion with a chunk of my traditional IRA, specifically to get some of those funds into a Gold IRA. I’ve got about $400k in my IRA right now, mostly inherited from my late grandfather (he was big into timber, definitely passed that conservative investment philosophy down). I'm still in my early 30s, so I've got a long horizon, and the generational wealth preservation angle is huge for me. The idea of having a significant portion of my retirement savings hedged against inflation and market volatility with physical gold stored in a secure vault just feels right, especially with everything going on in the world.

My main hang-up is the tax hit on the Roth conversion. Given my income bracket (which, thankfully, is pretty decent thanks to the family business here in Spokane), I'm trying to figure out the smartest way to do this without getting absolutely murdered by taxes. I understand the money going from traditional to Roth is taxed as ordinary income, and that's a bitter pill to swallow upfront. But the idea of tax-free growth and withdrawals down the line, especially if gold continues its historical upward trend, seems like a no-brainer for long-term wealth preservation. I'm wondering if anyone else here has done a substantial Roth conversion specifically to fund a Gold IRA. Did you do it all at once or spread it out over a few years?

Also, any specific things to look out for on the Gold IRA provider side when you’re doing a Roth conversion? I’m already vetting a few companies, checking their fees, storage options, and obviously their track record. My financial advisor (who's usually spot-on with this stuff) is supportive of the gold allocation but is also making sure I’m fully aware of the tax implications. It’s a big move financially, and I really want to make sure I’m crossing all my t’s and dotting all my i’s.

Finally, another thought: are there any strategies for minimizing the tax burden on that conversion itself? I'm already maximizing my deductions elsewhere, but is there anything unique to this situation? Or is it just a matter of biting the bullet and paying thepiper now for that future tax-free growth?