Secure Your Retirement
How a Gold IRA Can
Protect Your Retirement
Diversify your retirement portfolio with physical gold and silver — tangible assets that have protected American wealth for generations.
Understanding Gold IRAs
What Is a Gold IRA?
A Gold IRA is a specialized self-directed individual retirement account that allows you to hold physical, IRS-approved gold and silver coins and bars. Unlike conventional IRAs that restrict you to paper assets like equities and mutual funds, a Gold IRA gives you direct ownership of physical precious metals.
Under IRS rules, your metals are held by an IRS-approved custodian and securely stored in a high-security depository facility such as Delaware Depository. You retain full ownership and control of the allocation while enjoying all the standard tax-deferred or tax-free (Roth) benefits.
With Citadel Gold, rolling over funds from an existing 401(k), 403(b), traditional IRA, or TSP is seamless. Our dedicated processing department handles custodian paperwork and transfer tracking from start to finish.
The Case for Gold
Why Invest in a Gold IRA?
Traditional retirement accounts are 100% exposed to stock market volatility and dollar purchasing power loss. A Gold IRA provides balance, tangible security, and lasting purchasing power.
Protection Against Inflation
Gold and other precious metals have historically held their purchasing power, acting as a reliable safeguard against currency devaluation and rising living costs.
Portfolio Diversification
Including physical gold in your retirement portfolio lowers overall risk. Precious metals historically maintain low correlation with volatile stock and bond markets.
Wealth Preservation
Physical gold is a tangible asset with zero counterparty default risk. Owning physical bullion secures your retirement assets in permanent, intrinsic value.
Tax Advantages
Like traditional IRAs, contributions to a Gold IRA can be tax-deferred or tax-free (Roth IRA), allowing your precious metals to grow with maximum tax efficiency.
Diversifying your retirement with a Gold IRA provides an extra layer of protection, giving you peace of mind that your life savings are hedged against market crashes.
Getting Started
How to Open a Gold IRA
Opening or rolling over into a Gold IRA with Citadel Gold is simple and straightforward. Our specialists guide you through every milestone.
Consult with an Advisor
Speak directly with a Citadel Gold specialist to discuss your retirement goals, rollover eligibility, and metal allocations.
Call 800-605-5597Rollover or Transfer Funds
Fund your Gold IRA by rolling over funds from an existing 401(k), 403(b), TSP, or IRA — 100% tax-free and penalty-free.
Select Your Precious Metals
Choose from our selection of IRS-approved gold and silver coins and bars. Our team guides you on weight, purity, and premiums.
Secure Depository Storage
Your physical metals are securely transferred to an IRS-approved depository like Delaware Depository with all-risk insurance.
Institutional Credibility
IRS-Approved Custodian & Depository Partners
For maximum asset security and regulatory compliance, Citadel Gold partners exclusively with the nation’s highest-rated, fully insured depositories and self-directed IRA custodians.
Delaware Depository
Wilmington, DE & Boulder City, NV
Delaware Depository is the nation’s premier precious metals depository, featuring Class 3 multi-redundant vault security and all-risk insurance underwritten by Lloyd's of London.
Equity Trust Company
Westlake, OH (Nationwide)
With over 50 years of experience, Equity Trust is an industry leader in self-directed retirement custody, providing seamless compliance and dedicated account management.
STRATA Trust Company
Waco & Austin, TX
STRATA Trust provides premier self-directed IRA custody specializing in physical precious metals with fast account setup and transparent administrative fees.
GoldStar Trust Company
Canyon, TX
GoldStar Trust specializes in precious metals IRAs, handling tens of thousands of retirement accounts with unmatched customer service and 24-48h transfer execution.
Your First Step
Get Your Free Gold IRA Guide
Learn everything you need to know about Gold IRAs — from how they work to the exact steps for opening or rolling over your account. This complimentary guide covers IRA tax advantages, custodian setups, and choosing the right coins for your goals.
Common Questions
Gold IRA FAQ
A Gold IRA is a self-directed individual retirement account that allows you to hold physical precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Unlike traditional IRAs that hold paper assets like stocks and mutual funds, a Gold IRA lets you own physical bullion coins and bars stored securely in an IRS-approved depository.
The IRS approves specific precious metals that meet strict purity standards: Gold (99.5% purity minimum, with an exemption for 22k American Gold Eagles), Silver (99.9% purity), Platinum (99.95%), and Palladium (99.95%). Popular choices include American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalos, Canadian Gold Maple Leafs, and American Silver Eagles.
No. When done properly through a direct rollover or trustee-to-trustee transfer from a 401(k), 403(b), TSP, or traditional IRA, the funds transfer without incurring any taxes or early withdrawal penalties.
Your metals are stored in an IRS-approved, high-security depository facility such as Delaware Depository. These facilities feature Class 3 vaults, 24/7 armed security, electronic surveillance, and all-risk insurance coverage up to $1 Billion underwritten by Lloyd's of London.
Citadel Gold requires a $25,000 minimum to establish a Precious Metals IRA. This ensures that account setup, shipping, and annual depository fees remain economically efficient relative to your total allocation.
All investments with Citadel Gold feature 100% transparent pricing. Typical self-directed IRA fees include a one-time account setup fee ($50), annual custodian maintenance ($80–$100), and annual secure vault storage ($100–$150). Citadel Gold never charges hidden commissions or liquidation fees.
Ready to Protect Your Retirement?
Citadel Gold is dedicated to helping you achieve lasting financial peace of mind. Speak with a specialist today to review your rollover options.
