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The 2026 Register

The Register of Gold IRA Dealers

Our independent, plain-spoken roll of the dealers a conservative saver is most likely to encounter — each weighed on fees, transparency, storage, reputation, and buyback terms, then sealed in rank order.

  1. ★ First in the Register · Editor's Laureate
    1

    Newmont Capital Group

    Best for: High-net-worth investors

    4.9

    min $50,000

    Our top-rated featured partner: BBB A+ rated with transparent spot-based pricing, IRS-approved depository partners, and a no-obligation buyback commitment. Best suited to investors meeting the $50,000 minimum who want fee transparency and a No-Fees-For-Life option on larger accounts.

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  2. 2

    Augusta Precious Metals

    Best for: Education-first high-net-worth investors

    4.7

    min $50,000

    Augusta Precious Metals is a premium gold-and-silver IRA specialist known for transparent flat fees, strong education, and top-tier customer support. Its $50,000 minimum, however, puts it out of reach for smaller investors.

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  3. 3

    Goldco

    Best for: Mid-size rollover investors

    4.7

    min $25,000

    Goldco is a large, well-established precious-metals IRA firm with a $25,000 minimum, a transparent published fee schedule, and a strong buyback program. That mix makes it a popular full-service choice for first-time and mid-size investors.

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  4. 4

    American Hartford Gold

    Best for: Low-minimum, full-service buyers

    4.2

    min $10,000

    American Hartford Gold is a well-established, BBB-accredited (A+) dealer offering all four IRS-approved metals through Equity Trust with a $10,000 IRA minimum. It stands out for a no-fee buyback commitment and service reputation, though buyers should confirm spreads and exact fees in writing.

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  5. 5

    Advantage Gold

    Best for: Education-first first-time buyers

    4.1

    min $5,000

    Advantage Gold is a well-established, highly-rated gold IRA specialist (A+, accredited 2014) known for customer education and a relatively low minimum. Its main drawback is limited public fee transparency.

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  6. 6

    Noble Gold Investments

    Best for: Beginner-friendly buyers wanting Texas storage

    3.9

    min $20,000

    Noble Gold Investments is a well-rated (BBB A+, accredited) Encino, California dealer founded in 2016, offering Gold and Silver IRAs and direct purchases with transparent flat-fee pricing, Texas/Delaware storage, and signature Royal Survival Packs.

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  7. 7

    Lear Capital

    Best for: Fee-schedule-conscious entry investors

    3.9

    min $10,000

    Lear Capital is a long-established Los Angeles dealer (since 1997) with an A+ BBB rating, a $10,000 minimum, and a transparently published custody fee schedule. Prospective buyers should weigh that against its well-documented regulatory and financial history, including a 2022 Chapter 11 filing and multistate investor-refund settlements.

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  8. 8

    Birch Gold Group

    Best for: Predictable flat-fee, long-term investors

    3.8

    min $10,000

    Birch Gold Group is one of the industry's longest-running precious-metals IRA specialists (founded 2003), BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and a full four-metal menu. Its flat-fee structure and dedicated-specialist model make costs predictable, which is especially attractive for larger or long-horizon accounts.

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Ratings are our independent editorial opinion, not user reviews. Competitor entries are factual and neutral, compiled from publicly available information.