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Rebecca Turner, CFP® — Gold Bullion & IRA Specialist 12 years advising on self-directed IRAs and physical precious metals allocation. Quoted in Kiplinger and Investopedia on IRS precious metals rules.
Last editorial review: March 22, 2026. Fee data verified February 2026. Sources: IRS Publication 590-B, IRC §408(m)(3), World Gold Council, SEC.gov, FINRA.org
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