Birch Gold Group
Key Facts
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Annual Fees
- $180–$230/year (custodian + storage)
- Founded
- 2003
- IRA Types
- Traditional, Roth
Overview
Birch Gold Group is a precious metals IRA company founded in 2003 and based in Burbank, California — one of the longest-tenured names in the gold IRA specialist category. The company works with multiple self-directed IRA custodians (Equity Trust, GoldStar Trust, and STRATA Trust) and offers a wider-than-typical range of depository options. Birch Gold is known for its public partnership with commentator Ben Shapiro and for frequent promotional incentives including first-year fee waivers for larger rollovers.
Pros
- ✓Lower $10,000 minimum — accessible to a broader range of investors
- ✓Works with multiple custodians and four depository options
- ✓Twenty-plus years in business — among the longest track records in the category
- ✓Frequent promotions including first-year fee waivers for qualifying rollovers
- ✓Published educational content on IRA rules and rollover mechanics
Cons
- –Coin and bar pricing not published on website
- –Some reviews raise concerns about markups above spot price — ask about this directly
- –Promotional fee waivers often require minimum investment thresholds — verify in writing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum investment at Birch Gold Group?
Birch Gold's minimum is $10,000 — lower than several specialist competitors, which makes the company more accessible to smaller rollover balances.
What fees does Birch Gold charge?
Birch Gold's fees include a one-time $50 setup fee, a $30 wire fee, annual custodian fees of $75–$100, and annual storage fees that vary by depository. Investors rolling over $50,000 or more often qualify for waived first-year fees.
Which depositories does Birch Gold use?
Birch Gold partners with Delaware Depository, Brinks Global Services, Texas Precious Metals Depository, and International Depository Services. Customers can discuss storage preferences during account setup.