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Gold IRA Custodian vs Dealer: What's the Difference?
Separate the account administrator from the company selling the precious metals.
The custodian administers the IRA. The dealer sells precious metals. A depository may separately store them. These roles can work together operationally without becoming the same legal or economic function.
Why the distinction protects your due diligence
A dealer can recommend a custodian, but that does not mean the custodian endorses the dealer's investment claims. Investor.gov warns investors not to assume a self-directed IRA custodian has vetted an alternative asset.
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