What are your go-to Gold IRA companies for *smaller* portfolios?

• •I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately about people getting into Gold IRAs, which is great to hear.
• •Inflation fears are definitely real, and I'm a firm believer in the power of physical assets for wealth preservation.
• •My son, who's just starting his career as a paralegal (gotta start somewhere, right?), is looking to dip his toes into the Gold IRA market.

I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately about people getting into Gold IRAs, which is great to hear. Inflation fears are definitely real, and I'm a firm believer in the power of physical assets for wealth preservation. I've had a significant portion of my retirement savings in a Gold IRA for a while now – think somewhere in the realm of $750k currently, which has been performing as expected. However, most of the recommendations I see thrown around are for folks with multi-million dollar portfolios, and I have a somewhat different question.

My son, who's just starting his career as a paralegal (gotta start somewhere, right?), is looking to dip his toes into the Gold IRA market. He's got about $30k saved up and is interested in getting some exposure to precious metals. Obviously, he's not looking to put down a six-figure sum right out of the gate. This got me thinking – are there specific Gold IRA companies that are particularly good for "smaller" investors? I mean, reputable companies that don't have exorbitant minimums or fees that would eat away at a more modest starting investment.

When I set up my own Gold IRA a few years back, I wasn't as worried about the initial fees since my contribution was substantial. But for someone like my son, who's in his late 20s and just beginning to build serious wealth, those kinds of fees could be a real drag on his early returns. I’m located in Philly, and while I generally lean towards established players, I'm open to hearing about newer, more accessible options if they're legit. I want to make sure he's going with someone reliable who isn't going to pull any stunts with his hard-earned money.

So, for those of you who started with a smaller गोल्ड IRA or know someone who did, what companies did you use? Any companies that are particularly transparent with their fee structures for lower balances? Or perhaps companies that offer good educational resources for newcomers? I'd really appreciate any and all recommendations!