Retirement Protection
Secure Your Retirement
with Physical Gold
A Gold IRA lets you hold physical precious metals inside a tax-advantaged retirement account — combining the enduring value of gold with the benefits of an IRA.
Get Started TodayThe Basics
What Is a Gold IRA?
A Gold IRA is a self-directed Individual Retirement Account that holds physical precious metals — gold, silver, platinum, or palladium — rather than paper, dollar denominated assets like stocks or bonds.
Established under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Gold IRAs are fully legal, IRA-recognized retirement vehicles. They carry the same tax advantages as traditional and Roth IRAs — with the added security of tangible assets.
The metals must meet IRA purity standards and be stored in an approved depository. Prudential Metals handles every aspect of setup, compliance, and ongoing management.
At a Glance
- Tax-deferred or tax-free growth (Traditional or Roth)
- Rollover from 401(k), IRA, 403(b), and more
- IRS-approved gold, silver, platinum & palladium
- Fully insured, segregated depository storage
- No penalties on qualifying rollovers
- Distributions available at age 59½
Why It Works
The Case for a Gold IRA
Tax-Advantaged Growth
Gold held in a Traditional IRA grows tax-deferred. A Roth Gold IRA offers tax-free growth. Either way, your metals compound without annual tax drag.
Inflation Protection
Gold has preserved purchasing power across centuries. As the dollar weakens, gold historically strengthens — making it a natural hedge inside any retirement portfolio.
Portfolio Diversification
Precious metals have a low or negative correlation with equities and bonds. Adding gold to a retirement portfolio has historically reduced overall volatility.
Crisis Resilience
During the 2008 financial crisis, gold rose over 25% while the S&P 500 fell nearly 40%. Physical gold carries no counterparty risk — it cannot default, be diluted, or go bankrupt.
IRA-Compliant Structure
Every Gold IRA we facilitate meets strict IRA purity and storage requirements. We work exclusively with approved custodians and depositories to keep your account in full compliance.
Dedicated Consultant Support
You are assigned a senior consultant who manages your account from setup through distribution. No call centers. No automated systems. A real person who knows your portfolio.
The Process
How to Open a Gold IRA
Our advisors guide you through every step. There is no heavy lifting on your part and you can be in the safe zone in a matter of days. Read on to see how simple the process really is.
Open a Self-Directed IRA
We will walk you through an application with our partnered custodian who specializes in self-directed IRAs backed by physical gold and silver. The account opening process typically takes 3–5 business days and requires no out-of-pocket cost to begin.
Fund Your Account
Next, our caring staff will initiate a conference call with you, us, and your current dollar-based IRA custodian on the line to transfer or roll over funds from your existing IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other qualified retirement account — tax-free and penalty-free, so you can get into the safe zone away from the dollar.
Select Your Metals
Choose from IRA-approved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. During your metals consultation, our Prudential Metals consultant will make sure you are well informed of your choices so you will feel confident in choosing metals aligned with your retirement goals and the need to preserve your wealth.
Secure Storage
Your chosen physical metals are shipped to the depository where they are checked in with a spectrometer to confirm authenticity, then stored in an IRA-approved, fully insured depository — segregated from other holdings and audited regularly.
Take the First Step
Ready to Protect Your Retirement?
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a senior Gold IRA consultant. We'll review your current retirement accounts and outline a personalized strategy — at no cost and with no obligation.
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