Custodian
Gold IRA Glossary
An IRS-approved financial institution, such as a bank or trust company, that holds your IRA and handles its recordkeeping, reporting, and transactions. Federal law requires every IRA to have a custodian, and for a Gold IRA the custodian arranges for your metals to be held at an approved depository. Custodians typically charge annual account and storage fees.
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