Company Review · Est. 2003
Birch Gold Group
Established precious metals dealer with an emphasis on rollover education.
Minimum investment
$10,000
Setup fee
$50 one-time
Annual fee
$180 (custodian + storage combined)
Overview
Birch Gold Group has operated as a precious metals dealer for more than two decades, with a business focused on self-directed IRA rollovers. The company emphasizes educational materials over sales pressure, and coordinates directly with existing IRA custodians on trustee-to-trustee transfers.
Fee schedule
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Account setup (one-time) | $50 | — |
| Wire transfer (one-time) | $30 | — |
| Annual custodian fee | $80 | — |
| Annual storage fee | $100 | Segregated storage available at higher tier |
Fees confirmed at time of publication. Verify current schedule directly with the provider.
Pros
- Long operating history with a stable ownership structure.
- Direct coordination with existing custodian on rollovers.
- Access to multiple IRS-approved depositories.
- Published fee schedule rather than quote-on-request pricing.
Cons
- $10,000 minimum places it out of reach for smaller starter accounts.
- Product catalog skews toward higher-premium branded coins.
- Buy-back program exists but is not price-guaranteed.
Storage partners
- ◆Delaware Depository
- ◆Brink's Global Services
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