Preserve Gold
Key Facts
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Annual Fees
- $280/year base ($180 maintenance + $100 storage); waived up to 3 years for larger rollovers
- Founded
- 2022
- IRA Types
- Traditional, Roth, SEP
Overview
Preserve Gold launched in 2022 and has already earned an A+ BBB rating and a customer review average of approximately 4.96 out of 5 based on around 92 reviews — a strong start for a young company. The company offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for IRA accounts. Its minimum investment is $5,000 — one of the lower thresholds in the specialist category. Preserve Gold uses Equity Trust Company as its custodian and works with three depositories: Texas Precious Metals Depository, Delaware Depository, and International Depository Services. The company has a generous tiered fee-waiver program for larger rollovers.
Pros
- ✓Low $5,000 minimum — accessible to smaller rollover balances
- ✓No account setup fee plus generous tiered fee waivers for larger rollovers
- ✓Supports all four IRS-approved precious metals — gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
- ✓Three depositories across multiple geographic locations
- ✓Strong customer review averages since launch
Cons
- –Very short operating history — launched in 2022
- –Smaller public review volume than older competitors
- –Newer companies carry additional uncertainty due to limited tenure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum investment at Preserve Gold?
Preserve Gold's minimum is $5,000 — one of the lower thresholds in the specialist category.
How does the tiered fee-waiver program work?
Rollovers of $20,000+ get the setup fee waived. Rollovers of $50,000–$99,000 get setup waived plus one year of waived annual fees. $100,000–$249,999 gets two years waived. $250,000+ gets three years waived.
What metals does Preserve Gold support?
Preserve Gold supports all four IRS-approved precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.