SilverGoldInvestment.com is a reference publication, not a dealer or custodian. This page discloses how we make money and what that means for the editorial coverage on this site.
How SGI Is Compensated
SGI earns a per-account-opened referral fee when a reader opens a self-directed precious-metals IRA after being introduced through this website. There are exactly two custodians we introduce readers to:
- Augusta Precious Metals — Impact partner ID 5268. Introductions for rollovers of $50,000 or more.
- GoldenCrest Metals — Everflow offer. Introductions for rollovers under $50,000.
That single-custodian introduction is our only source of compensation on introductions initiated from this website. We do not receive commissions on subsequent transactions, and we do not receive lead-broker fees from a network of other dealers.
What SGI Does Not Do
- SGI is not a precious-metals dealer — we do not hold, buy, sell, or ship metals.
- SGI is not an IRA custodian — we do not hold retirement accounts or execute rollovers.
- SGI is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or tax preparer — nothing on this site constitutes personalized investment, tax, or legal advice.
Editorial Independence
The comparison ratings on our custodian comparison weight custodian transparency, published fee-schedule availability, complaint history, and rollover mechanics — not commissions paid to us. Custodians we do not have an affiliate relationship with (Birch Gold, Goldco, American Hartford Gold) appear on the same comparison table because published fee data is useful context for the reader.
Sourcing
IRC citations reference the Internal Revenue Code as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. Custodian fee ranges are drawn from each custodian’s own published fee schedule; verify current pricing before opening an account. Reviews and reference pieces on this site are reviewed by Warren Kessler, CPA prior to publication.