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Our Editorial Team — IRA-Approved Precious Metals Specialist Sandra holds the CFA® designation (CFA Institute, 2011) and has spent 14 years analyzing self-directed IRA structures and IRS-eligible precious metals. She has personally reviewed custodian fee schedules, storage agreements, and buyback policies for 23 gold IRA companies since 2018. Verify CFA credential.
Last editorial review: April 2026. Last IRS regulation check: April 2026. Sources: IRS Pub 590-B, IRC §408(m)(3), World Gold Council, SEC.gov, FINRA.org