A Client Guide to the Gold IRA Process

Four steps, from paper retirement to physical gold.

A simple, regulated path — liquidate, custody, allocate, and vault. Fully insured at every step.

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01
Liquidate

Funds in motion

A direct, tax-free transfer from your existing IRA, 401(k), or TSP. No penalties — your retirement keeps its tax-advantaged status the entire way.

5–10 business days
02
Custody

Open your SDIRA

Open a Self-Directed IRA with The Entrust Group — an IRS-approved custodian. AIG handles every page of the paperwork for you.

IRS-approved custodian
03
Allocate

Build your portfolio

AIG presents two to three tailored allocations across IRS-eligible gold, silver, platinum, and palladium — matched to your goals.

2–3 tailored options
04
Vault

Ship & store

Insured delivery to an IRS-approved depository — or to your home with a complimentary safe on cash orders. Your metals, fully protected.

Fully insured delivery
Your Custodian of Record

The Entrust Group — 40+ years holding title for SDIRA investors.

A BBB-accredited self-directed retirement specialist based in Oakland, California, Entrust has administered self-directed IRAs for more than four decades. AIG is your dealer and concierge; Entrust is the neutral hand that holds title to your metals.

Seven secure depositories

Nationally recognized vaults offering segregated or allocated storage in Las Vegas, Dallas, Fargo, Wilmington & more.

Four IRS-eligible metals

Gold (.995+), silver (.999+), platinum & palladium (.9995+) — approved coins and qualifying bars only.

Account setup in minutes

Open your self-directed IRA online in under 10 minutes, with holdings valued daily at spot for IRS reporting.

1981Founded
$5B+Under Custody
24K+Clients
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The AIG Difference

What's included.

White-glove service from your first conversation through every step of your precious metals journey.

  • All paperwork & onboarding handled for you
  • Two to three custom portfolio options
  • Fully insured shipping & complimentary home safe
  • Monthly portfolio review & market guidance
  • Free gold bar to new customers
  • A portion of every sale supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
AIG Storage Fee Program

We cover your storage fees — for years.

Custodial, servicing & storage covered by AIG. Just $350 / yr thereafter, per Entrust's schedule.

$50,000+
Self-Directed IRA
1Year Free
$100,000+
Self-Directed IRA
3Years Free
Best Value
$150,000+
Self-Directed IRA
5Years Free

Storage program tiers based on qualifying SDIRA size.

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Get Started Today

Ready to move from paper to physical?

Speak with an AIG specialist today. We'll walk you through every step — the paperwork, the portfolio, and the vaulting — with no obligation and no pressure.

Entrust fee schedule is subject to change. Bullion bar issued upon settlement.