WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.660 Welcome to the deep dive. You know, we try to 00:00:02.660 --> 00:00:04.179 cut through the noise and give you what you need 00:00:04.179 --> 00:00:07.480 to know. Today, we're diving into Augusta Precious 00:00:07.480 --> 00:00:09.220 Metals. They're a pretty big name if you're looking 00:00:09.220 --> 00:00:11.839 into gold and silver IRAs. Yeah, and our source 00:00:11.839 --> 00:00:15.400 here is a pretty detailed market research summary. 00:00:15.400 --> 00:00:17.879 It's from Doug Young over at the Gold IRA Company's 00:00:17.879 --> 00:00:20.940 Bulletin. So our goal today is really to pull 00:00:20.940 --> 00:00:23.660 out the key insights from that review. you know, 00:00:23.679 --> 00:00:26.079 what they offer, their reputation, how they actually 00:00:26.079 --> 00:00:28.059 work with customers. Right. And whether you're 00:00:28.059 --> 00:00:30.079 totally new to Precious Metals or, you know, 00:00:30.079 --> 00:00:31.800 you've been following this space for a while, 00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:34.039 stick around. We think you'll find some surprising 00:00:34.039 --> 00:00:36.240 stuff, maybe even a laugh or two. We're focusing 00:00:36.240 --> 00:00:39.759 on the what, why, and who behind Augusta, really 00:00:39.759 --> 00:00:42.399 trying to set a clear picture. OK, so let's start 00:00:42.399 --> 00:00:44.840 at the beginning. Augusta Precious Metals, founded 00:00:44.840 --> 00:00:48.539 back in 2012, right, by Isaac Neriani, the CEO. 00:00:48.859 --> 00:00:51.020 That's right. And from day one, it seems their 00:00:51.020 --> 00:00:54.359 focus was really specific. helping retirement 00:00:54.359 --> 00:00:57.520 investors, specifically helping them protect 00:00:57.520 --> 00:01:00.899 savings with physical gold and silver in IRAs. 00:01:01.079 --> 00:01:03.520 They apparently saw this gap, you know, felt 00:01:03.520 --> 00:01:06.040 that regular folks weren't always getting the 00:01:06.040 --> 00:01:09.079 full story on the economy or maybe about alternatives 00:01:09.079 --> 00:01:11.319 like gold and silver from, say, their traditional 00:01:11.319 --> 00:01:14.239 financial advisors. Hmm. Interesting. So they 00:01:14.239 --> 00:01:16.340 spotted a need for more information. How did 00:01:16.340 --> 00:01:19.180 that? shape what they actually do for customers? 00:01:19.340 --> 00:01:21.159 Well, it pushed them heavily into education. 00:01:21.540 --> 00:01:24.280 The review mentions extensive blogs, video content, 00:01:24.340 --> 00:01:26.920 and this unique free one -on -one web conference 00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:29.459 they offer. Education seems really central to 00:01:29.459 --> 00:01:31.379 their whole model. And who are the main people 00:01:31.379 --> 00:01:33.500 behind this? You mentioned the CEO. Right. Isaac 00:01:33.500 --> 00:01:35.939 Neriani. The review notes he graduated from UCLA 00:01:35.939 --> 00:01:39.280 honors in economics. His goal, it says, was to 00:01:39.280 --> 00:01:41.239 empower people with knowledge about economic 00:01:41.239 --> 00:01:44.439 policies, feeling they often favored big institutions. 00:01:44.799 --> 00:01:47.299 He's big on transparency. Ethics, part of the 00:01:47.299 --> 00:01:50.980 ICTA, Ethics .net. But the other key person highlighted 00:01:50.980 --> 00:01:54.140 is Devlin Steele. He's their director of education, 00:01:54.560 --> 00:01:56.299 Harvard -trained economist. He actually designed 00:01:56.299 --> 00:01:59.299 that web conference we mentioned. And here's 00:01:59.299 --> 00:02:01.620 a fascinating bit from the review. He apparently 00:02:01.620 --> 00:02:04.299 predicted the 2008 financial crisis and the gold 00:02:04.299 --> 00:02:06.719 and silver surge that followed. Been in finance 00:02:06.719 --> 00:02:09.800 for 30 years, processed like over $2 billion 00:02:09.800 --> 00:02:17.210 in assets. Wow. OK. Predicting 2008? That's definitely 00:02:17.210 --> 00:02:19.129 more than just a surprising fact. It really makes 00:02:19.129 --> 00:02:21.750 you think about the kind of insight you'd want 00:02:21.750 --> 00:02:24.069 from someone advising on market protection. It's 00:02:24.069 --> 00:02:26.009 a good reminder for you, the listener, to really 00:02:26.009 --> 00:02:27.969 check the credentials and track record of any 00:02:27.969 --> 00:02:31.349 advisor. So where is Augusta now? They're based 00:02:31.349 --> 00:02:33.189 in Casper, Wyoming, according to the source. 00:02:33.310 --> 00:02:35.330 Got a satellite office in Beverly Hills, too, 00:02:35.550 --> 00:02:38.050 known for that queer education, transparency, 00:02:38.330 --> 00:02:40.789 apparently impeditive prices, and this commitment 00:02:40.789 --> 00:02:42.669 to customers for the lifetime of your account. 00:02:43.560 --> 00:02:46.479 Importantly, they specialize just gold IRAs and 00:02:46.479 --> 00:02:48.520 cash accounts for physical gold and silver. They 00:02:48.520 --> 00:02:50.740 haven't branched out into, you know, tons of 00:02:50.740 --> 00:02:53.300 other things. That focus is interesting. OK. 00:02:53.599 --> 00:02:55.659 Origins and philosophy covered. But let's talk 00:02:55.659 --> 00:02:58.599 reputation and finance trust is everything right. 00:02:59.120 --> 00:03:02.500 And the review suggests Augusta really. stands 00:03:02.500 --> 00:03:04.240 out here it really does seem that way they've 00:03:04.240 --> 00:03:06.620 picked up some significant awards money magazine 00:03:06.620 --> 00:03:09.740 named them best overall gold ira company for 00:03:09.740 --> 00:03:13.680 uh 2023 2024 and 2025 investipedia gave them 00:03:13.680 --> 00:03:17.020 most transparent pricing for 2024 and 2025 and 00:03:17.020 --> 00:03:20.199 trust link best of for six years straight. Those 00:03:20.199 --> 00:03:22.360 are some heavy hitters. Now, what about the independent 00:03:22.360 --> 00:03:24.580 ratings? This is where you often see the the 00:03:24.580 --> 00:03:26.300 real customer sentiment. The Better Business 00:03:26.300 --> 00:03:28.639 Bureau, the BBB, you know, the nonprofit focused 00:03:28.639 --> 00:03:31.939 on trust gives Augusta an A plus plus four point 00:03:31.939 --> 00:03:34.259 nine two out of five stars from what? 86 reviews. 00:03:34.620 --> 00:03:36.159 But here's the kicker. And this is highlighted 00:03:36.159 --> 00:03:38.759 in the review. Zero customer complaints ever 00:03:38.759 --> 00:03:41.560 opened or closed zero. And the Business Consumer 00:03:41.560 --> 00:03:43.860 Alliance, the BCA, which has its own complex 00:03:43.860 --> 00:03:46.500 rating system. Same story. Triple A rating zero 00:03:46.500 --> 00:03:49.020 complaints all time. Yeah, that zero complaints 00:03:49.020 --> 00:03:51.599 figure is pretty striking across the board. It's 00:03:51.599 --> 00:03:54.479 consistent elsewhere too. TrustLink. Five stars. 00:03:54.840 --> 00:03:57.439 Nearly 300 reviews from confirmed customers. 00:03:58.020 --> 00:04:00.699 TrustPilot. which is known for being pretty independent, 00:04:00.819 --> 00:04:04.300 gives them a 4 .8 from about 187 reviews. Consumer 00:04:04.300 --> 00:04:08.599 Affairs, 4 .9 from 137 reviews. Google Business 00:04:08.599 --> 00:04:11.840 Profile, also 4 .9, and that's from like 549 00:04:11.840 --> 00:04:14.960 reviews. Okay, that zero complaints thing across 00:04:14.960 --> 00:04:18.639 major platforms like BBB and BCA, it's mentioned 00:04:18.639 --> 00:04:21.220 repeatedly in the review. What does that level 00:04:21.220 --> 00:04:23.839 of satisfaction really tell us based on the source 00:04:23.839 --> 00:04:25.839 analysis especially in finance where let's be 00:04:25.839 --> 00:04:27.379 honest complaints happen? Well, it's more than 00:04:27.379 --> 00:04:29.639 just a good score for Augusta right the review 00:04:29.639 --> 00:04:31.660 implies it's kind of a benchmark for you the 00:04:31.660 --> 00:04:34.120 listener it shows the kind of customer service 00:04:34.120 --> 00:04:37.230 and tight compliance that maybe should be standard. 00:04:37.389 --> 00:04:39.589 It's a tangible thing to look for. And the positive 00:04:39.589 --> 00:04:41.649 comments echo this. People rave about the service, 00:04:41.750 --> 00:04:43.829 the info, the conference, the long term support. 00:04:44.149 --> 00:04:46.550 They also mentioned the account setup being surprisingly 00:04:46.550 --> 00:04:48.689 smooth, you know, with help from different departments 00:04:48.689 --> 00:04:51.730 and transparency on pricing and compliance comes 00:04:51.730 --> 00:04:54.569 up a lot. But no company is perfect. The review 00:04:54.569 --> 00:04:57.110 does mention some minor negative feedback, things 00:04:57.110 --> 00:04:59.629 about pricing and delivery. Can you unpack that 00:04:59.629 --> 00:05:03.170 a bit? And what should you, as a potential customer, 00:05:03.350 --> 00:05:05.879 think about these points? Sure, the negatives 00:05:05.879 --> 00:05:08.579 are mostly comments, not formal complaints, mind 00:05:08.579 --> 00:05:11.319 you. And they tend to focus on price, basically, 00:05:11.319 --> 00:05:13.980 how Augusta makes its profit, or sometimes delivery 00:05:13.980 --> 00:05:17.139 taking longer than expected. On pricing, Augusta 00:05:17.139 --> 00:05:19.180 points to the bid -ask spread. That's pretty 00:05:19.180 --> 00:05:20.620 standard in the metals market, the difference 00:05:20.620 --> 00:05:23.660 between buying and selling prices. Transparency 00:05:23.660 --> 00:05:26.500 there seems key. For delivery delays, they apparently 00:05:26.500 --> 00:05:29.399 cite rare, unforeseen issues, and customers seem 00:05:29.399 --> 00:05:32.220 satisfied with the explanations. But the overall 00:05:32.220 --> 00:05:34.389 positive to negative ratio is something like 00:05:34.389 --> 00:05:37.589 98%. The review suggests this likely comes down 00:05:37.589 --> 00:05:39.769 to their focus on compliance and those independent 00:05:39.769 --> 00:05:42.790 audits they do. Okay, that makes sense. So, switching 00:05:42.790 --> 00:05:44.569 gears slightly, let's talk about the actual product. 00:05:44.720 --> 00:05:47.100 Gold and silver IRAs, what are they exactly? 00:05:47.519 --> 00:05:49.240 And why would you even consider putting gold 00:05:49.240 --> 00:05:50.920 or silver in your retirement account? Right. 00:05:51.199 --> 00:05:53.740 So gold and silver IRAs, often just called gold 00:05:53.740 --> 00:05:56.680 IRAs, are basically self -directed IRA accounts. 00:05:57.060 --> 00:05:59.660 The IRS approves them. Self -directed just means 00:05:59.660 --> 00:06:02.240 you make the investment choices inside the account, 00:06:02.439 --> 00:06:04.980 unlike maybe a standard IRA managed by someone 00:06:04.980 --> 00:06:07.540 else. These let you hold physical gold and silver 00:06:07.540 --> 00:06:10.040 bullion actual coins and bars as part of your 00:06:10.040 --> 00:06:12.620 retirement savings, diversifying away from just 00:06:12.620 --> 00:06:14.920 stocks and bonds. The neat thing is, you can 00:06:14.920 --> 00:06:16.980 often roll over funds from an existing retirement 00:06:16.980 --> 00:06:19.100 account, like a 401k, into one of these. You 00:06:19.100 --> 00:06:21.680 don't necessarily need new cash, and it doesn't 00:06:21.680 --> 00:06:24.259 change your annual contribution limits. Not needing 00:06:24.259 --> 00:06:27.800 new cash is a big plus. So, the why. The review 00:06:27.800 --> 00:06:29.879 mentions hedging gold and silver sometimes move 00:06:29.879 --> 00:06:32.220 inversely to stocks, potentially protecting you 00:06:32.220 --> 00:06:36.019 in downturns or against inflation. Plus, historically, 00:06:36.220 --> 00:06:38.220 they've shown long -term growth potential. Good 00:06:38.220 --> 00:06:40.560 for diversification. And as you said, you can 00:06:40.560 --> 00:06:42.990 use existing retirement money. Tax benefits too, 00:06:43.149 --> 00:06:45.629 right? Depending on the IRA type. Exactly. Tax 00:06:45.629 --> 00:06:47.589 advantage growth or tax -free withdrawals, depending 00:06:47.589 --> 00:06:49.910 if it's a traditional Roth or Sep IRA. But there 00:06:49.910 --> 00:06:52.449 are rules, important ones. They follow the same 00:06:52.449 --> 00:06:55.110 IRS regulations as any other IRA contribution 00:06:55.110 --> 00:06:57.589 limits, RMDs later on, penalties if you take 00:06:57.589 --> 00:07:00.730 money out too early. And you can only hold specific 00:07:00.730 --> 00:07:04.129 IRA eligible coins and bars. No collectibles, 00:07:04.189 --> 00:07:06.709 like rare old coins. You can hold other things 00:07:06.709 --> 00:07:08.689 in the same self -directed IRA, though stocks, 00:07:08.870 --> 00:07:11.639 bonds, even real estate potentially. You need 00:07:11.639 --> 00:07:14.060 an official IRA custodian to manage the account. 00:07:14.259 --> 00:07:16.600 Augusta prefers Equity Trust Company. And the 00:07:16.600 --> 00:07:18.819 physical metal must be stored in an IRS -approved 00:07:18.819 --> 00:07:21.879 depository. Augusta uses Delaware Depository 00:07:21.879 --> 00:07:24.639 mainly, which has vaults in several states. NYCA, 00:07:24.639 --> 00:07:27.759 OHDE, UT. Storage is a big question people have. 00:07:28.060 --> 00:07:29.879 Are the metals safe there? What happens if the 00:07:29.879 --> 00:07:32.660 storage company has issues? Good question. The 00:07:32.660 --> 00:07:35.459 metals are stored fully allocated. That means 00:07:35.459 --> 00:07:38.759 your specific bars or coins are set aside. In 00:07:38.759 --> 00:07:41.019 your name. They aren't just pooled together. 00:07:41.399 --> 00:07:43.800 This is crucial. It means if the depository had 00:07:43.800 --> 00:07:46.220 financial trouble, your medals aren't on their 00:07:46.220 --> 00:07:48.279 balance sheet. They belong directly to you. That's 00:07:48.279 --> 00:07:51.259 a layer of security. Plus, they're insured, usually 00:07:51.259 --> 00:07:53.439 with a comprehensive policy like from Lloyds 00:07:53.439 --> 00:07:57.139 of London. Key rule. You absolutely cannot store 00:07:57.139 --> 00:08:00.000 your IRA medals at home. Has to be the depository. 00:08:00.700 --> 00:08:03.040 Also, with Augusta, there are no account management 00:08:03.040 --> 00:08:05.100 fees because it's self -directed, and they cover 00:08:05.100 --> 00:08:07.120 shipping and insurance when you buy. Okay, there 00:08:07.120 --> 00:08:09.319 are definitely rules and steps involved. Yeah. 00:08:09.519 --> 00:08:11.779 With all that complexity, how does Augusta actually 00:08:11.779 --> 00:08:14.660 make it, well, easy for someone? The review mentioned 00:08:14.660 --> 00:08:17.000 a specific process. Yeah, they call it an assembly 00:08:17.000 --> 00:08:19.000 line approach. The idea is they handle about 00:08:19.000 --> 00:08:21.360 95 % of the paperwork with you. It starts with 00:08:21.360 --> 00:08:23.279 their education department learning about the 00:08:23.279 --> 00:08:25.959 economy, gold's role, things your regular advisor 00:08:25.959 --> 00:08:27.740 might not cover. Then that web conference you 00:08:27.740 --> 00:08:30.480 mentioned. Exactly. Step two is that free one 00:08:30.480 --> 00:08:32.539 -on -one web conference with the info designed 00:08:32.539 --> 00:08:35.580 by Devlin Steele. Customers seem to really value 00:08:35.580 --> 00:08:38.700 this, calling it the crowning jewel. Then step 00:08:38.700 --> 00:08:41.320 three, you get a personal customer success agent. 00:08:41.639 --> 00:08:44.000 They walk you through opening the account, funding 00:08:44.000 --> 00:08:47.350 it. picking metals. The IRA processing team helps 00:08:47.350 --> 00:08:50.529 with the forms. Step four is the Augusta order 00:08:50.529 --> 00:08:53.169 desk. They give you the details on specific gold 00:08:53.169 --> 00:08:55.710 and silver options, including some purer coins 00:08:55.710 --> 00:08:58.889 from Canada. And finally, step five is the confirmation 00:08:58.889 --> 00:09:01.789 department. Just a clear official phone confirmation 00:09:01.789 --> 00:09:04.309 to lock everything in, designed to be pretty 00:09:04.309 --> 00:09:06.690 straightforward. That process sounds thorough. 00:09:06.929 --> 00:09:08.769 So stepping back in a market with other gold 00:09:08.769 --> 00:09:10.909 IRA companies, what really makes Augusta unique, 00:09:10.970 --> 00:09:12.450 according to this review? Well, a few things 00:09:12.450 --> 00:09:15.039 stand out repeatedly. First, commitment to transparency, 00:09:15.279 --> 00:09:17.960 compliance, and trust. They get awards for transparent 00:09:17.960 --> 00:09:20.740 pricing, clear agreements, they have a serious 00:09:20.740 --> 00:09:22.820 compliance setup, third -party administrator, 00:09:23.200 --> 00:09:25.879 outside lawyers, voluntary audits, Investopedia 00:09:25.879 --> 00:09:28.559 recognized their pricing transparency, and they 00:09:28.559 --> 00:09:30.539 even have this pledge to go further than the 00:09:30.539 --> 00:09:33.500 law to protect customers. And that zero complaints 00:09:33.500 --> 00:09:36.559 record at the BBB and BCA keeps coming up. It's 00:09:36.559 --> 00:09:38.440 hard to ignore that. Absolutely. It's a huge 00:09:38.440 --> 00:09:40.539 data point. Then there are the special incentives 00:09:40.539 --> 00:09:42.980 like Getting free gold when you open an IRA, 00:09:43.159 --> 00:09:44.960 you can choose an American Eagle or another coin. 00:09:45.559 --> 00:09:47.279 And this other thing the review says, Augusta 00:09:47.279 --> 00:09:49.639 is the only company they observed doing this. 00:09:49.879 --> 00:09:52.220 They might cover your custodian and storage fees 00:09:52.220 --> 00:09:55.440 for up to 10 years if you qualify. That's significant 00:09:55.440 --> 00:09:58.539 savings. They also offer guarantees, highest 00:09:58.539 --> 00:10:01.840 buyback, 100 % satisfaction, even a seven day 00:10:01.840 --> 00:10:04.019 money back guarantee. And the education fee seems 00:10:04.019 --> 00:10:06.559 fundamental, especially that unique web conference. 00:10:06.679 --> 00:10:09.120 Definitely. Plus account lifetime support, showing 00:10:09.120 --> 00:10:11.850 they stick with you after the sale. Their specialization 00:10:11.850 --> 00:10:14.570 is Gold IRA Specialist means focused expertise. 00:10:15.029 --> 00:10:17.350 Their fees are flat rate too. Tifted dollar setup, 00:10:17.629 --> 00:10:20.889 $30 wire, $80 annual admin, and then storage 00:10:20.889 --> 00:10:24.690 is $150 for segregated or $100 for non -segregated 00:10:24.690 --> 00:10:26.990 per year. Flat fees are often better long -term 00:10:26.990 --> 00:10:28.809 than fees based on a percentage of your assets, 00:10:28.870 --> 00:10:30.909 especially if your account grows, and always 00:10:30.909 --> 00:10:32.990 free shipping and insurance on purchases. OK, 00:10:33.009 --> 00:10:36.250 so with all that in mind, who is Augusta actually 00:10:36.250 --> 00:10:38.669 best for? If you're listening, trying to figure 00:10:38.669 --> 00:10:41.240 out if this fits you. What does the review suggest? 00:10:41.529 --> 00:10:44.009 It lays it out pretty clearly. Augusta seems 00:10:44.009 --> 00:10:46.370 particularly well -suited if you're just starting 00:10:46.370 --> 00:10:49.090 to learn about precious metals. Why? Because 00:10:49.090 --> 00:10:51.330 of all that personalized education and the step 00:10:51.330 --> 00:10:53.970 -by -step process. But interestingly, it's also 00:10:53.970 --> 00:10:56.889 noted as valuable for people who already know 00:10:56.889 --> 00:10:59.690 a lot about metals. They might get deeper economic 00:10:59.690 --> 00:11:02.370 insights and strategic advice on using gold and 00:11:02.370 --> 00:11:04.509 silver specifically for retirement protection. 00:11:04.929 --> 00:11:07.870 And also, for anyone who feels a bit nervous 00:11:07.870 --> 00:11:10.649 about alternative assets, the transparency the 00:11:10.649 --> 00:11:13.269 compliance the ongoing support it's designed 00:11:13.269 --> 00:11:16.149 to build trust. Makes sense, but every option 00:11:16.149 --> 00:11:18.870 has considerations. The review highlights one 00:11:18.870 --> 00:11:21.250 pretty significant potential limitation. That 00:11:21.250 --> 00:11:24.490 $50 ,000 minimum investment, that's not insignificant. 00:11:24.669 --> 00:11:26.129 For someone just starting out, that might seem 00:11:26.129 --> 00:11:28.490 like a big jump. Does the review give any context 00:11:28.490 --> 00:11:30.529 for why that threshold might be there? Yeah, 00:11:30.649 --> 00:11:33.490 that $50 ,000 minimum for either an IRA or a 00:11:33.490 --> 00:11:36.190 cash purchase is called out as the main potential 00:11:36.190 --> 00:11:38.610 drawback. It definitely means Augusta is geared 00:11:38.610 --> 00:11:42.409 towards people with higher overall savings. The 00:11:42.409 --> 00:11:44.250 review doesn't spell out the exact reason for 00:11:44.250 --> 00:11:46.129 that number, but in specialized markets like 00:11:46.129 --> 00:11:48.389 physical precious metals, dealing with the logistics, 00:11:48.750 --> 00:11:51.190 storage, insurance, it often makes more sense 00:11:51.190 --> 00:11:54.009 for companies to focus on larger accounts. It's 00:11:54.009 --> 00:11:56.730 a common practice. Other minor points mentioned. 00:11:57.179 --> 00:12:00.139 They only operate in the US and Canada, no international 00:12:00.139 --> 00:12:02.980 sales. And you can't add metals you already personally 00:12:02.980 --> 00:12:05.960 own into an Augusta IRA. But overall, the reviews 00:12:05.960 --> 00:12:08.220 strongly suggest the positives, especially for 00:12:08.220 --> 00:12:10.759 their target client, far outweigh these limitations. 00:12:11.200 --> 00:12:13.679 OK, so wrapping this up, we've really dug into 00:12:13.679 --> 00:12:15.860 Augusta precious metals today. Looked at their 00:12:15.860 --> 00:12:18.460 focus on education, their transparency, and that, 00:12:18.460 --> 00:12:21.120 frankly, remarkable zero complaints record highlighted 00:12:21.120 --> 00:12:23.730 in the review. Plus those unique perks like potential 00:12:23.730 --> 00:12:26.350 fee waivers and even free gold. Yeah, and zooming 00:12:26.350 --> 00:12:29.090 out a bit, this deep dive really underlines how 00:12:29.090 --> 00:12:31.450 important things like customer education and 00:12:31.450 --> 00:12:34.669 solid compliance are for building trust, especially 00:12:34.669 --> 00:12:36.850 when you're dealing with complex financial products. 00:12:37.289 --> 00:12:39.610 We've seen how Augusta, according to this review, 00:12:39.750 --> 00:12:41.929 tries to make diversifying with physical metals 00:12:41.929 --> 00:12:44.970 simpler, offering support long after you've opened 00:12:44.970 --> 00:12:48.019 the account. Their approach, as detailed here, 00:12:48.279 --> 00:12:50.240 really serves as a useful case study for what 00:12:50.240 --> 00:12:52.480 you might look for in any provider in this area. 00:12:52.679 --> 00:12:54.600 So what's the takeaway for you? We've laid out 00:12:54.600 --> 00:12:56.740 the facts, the benefits, the things to consider 00:12:56.740 --> 00:12:59.659 based on this comprehensive review. Hopefully 00:12:59.659 --> 00:13:01.639 this equips you with better knowledge to evaluate 00:13:01.639 --> 00:13:04.620 not just Augusta, but any precious metals company 00:13:04.620 --> 00:13:06.919 you might be considering. And that brings up 00:13:06.919 --> 00:13:10.559 a crucial question, really. How do you take findings 00:13:10.559 --> 00:13:13.399 like these even a very positive review like this 00:13:13.399 --> 00:13:16.080 one, and apply them critically to your specific 00:13:16.080 --> 00:13:18.539 situation, your finances, your comfort level, 00:13:18.620 --> 00:13:21.820 your goals. Because remember, while this source 00:13:21.820 --> 00:13:24.539 painted a strong picture of Augusta, doing your 00:13:24.539 --> 00:13:27.039 own thorough research, maybe looking at a few 00:13:27.039 --> 00:13:29.200 companies, understanding the broader market that's 00:13:29.200 --> 00:13:31.539 always smart, the real value isn't just hearing 00:13:31.539 --> 00:13:33.580 the information, it's using it thoughtfully to 00:13:33.580 --> 00:13:35.600 make the right decisions for your own retirement 00:13:35.600 --> 00:13:42.820 future. into what really matters for your financial 00:13:42.820 --> 00:13:43.259 well -being.