Thinking about smaller gold IRA plays - what's good these days?

• •My personal allocation is quite substantial – well into the seven figures with metals, so I'm coming from a different perspective.
• •But it got me thinking: for someone looking to start with, say, $25k to $50k, what are the current best-in-class companies?
• •Back when I was first building up my precious metals stack, the landscape was a bit different.

Been seeing a lot of chatter lately, even among some of my snowbird buddies here in Palm Beach, about folks looking to dip their toes into the gold IRA waters without going all-in like some of us old-timers have. My personal allocation is quite substantial – well into the seven figures with metals, so I'm coming from a different perspective. But it got me thinking: for someone looking to start with, say, $25k to $50k, what are the current best-in-class companies?

Back when I was first building up my precious metals stack, the landscape was a bit different. I worked with a firm that handled everything seamlessly for my larger transfers from equities, but I'm not sure they're the best fit for someone just starting out, given their minimums and focus. Are there any companies out there these days that really cater to the smaller investor? I’m talking about transparent fee structures, good customer service (because even small amounts deserve a clear path), and perhaps even decent educational resources for the uninitiated.

My concern is always that smaller accounts get overlooked or hit with disproportionately high fees. Are there any success stories or particular firms that you all, especially those of you who started smaller and built up, would recommend? Or conversely, any to absolutely steer clear of? Always appreciate the collective wisdom here.