The Verdict, in Brief.
Firm History & Standing.
Founded 2006 by Trevor Gerszt. Operates as Goldco Direct LLC out of Los Angeles. A+ with the BBB for over a decade without interruption. Notable investor partnerships with Chuck Norris and Sean Hannity. celebrity marketing that draws scrutiny, though the underlying service holds up independently.
The Fee Schedule.
Flat $260 first-year fee covering custodian setup, IRA administration, and storage. Around $180 at renewal. Insurance bundled. No separate custody charge. What the agreement says matches what the phone team quotes.
Custody & Service.
Metals are stored primarily at Brink's Global Services and International Depository Services. both Class 3, fully insured. A dedicated specialist is assigned through rollover and stays with the account past year one. The educational materials are the best in the category for first-time investors: plain-English primers on tax law and IRS-approved bullion.
Buy-back & Liquidity.
Buy-back at the highest available market price. a signature feature. The commitment lives on the website rather than in the client agreement, which is a modest weakness relative to Goldco. No client we spoke with reported difficulty exercising it.
Reservations.
Celebrity marketing sets unrealistic expectations for some buyers. The website-based buy-back works but lacks Goldco's contractual spine. $25,000 minimum is higher than Nº 02, 05, or 06.
Who Goldco is For.
The first-time Gold IRA allocator who wants a specialist walking them through the rollover rather than a self-service portal. Strong fit for $25,000 to $200,000 accounts.