GoldStar Trust Gold IRA: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Retirement Investors

Key Takeaways: To open a Gold IRA with GoldStar Trust:

Begin by calling Certified Gold Exchange at 1-800-300-0715
We’ll help you establish a self-directed IRA with GoldStar Trust
We’ll assist you in transferring or rolling over funds to your new account
We’ll help you purchase approved gold and silver
We’ll ship your metal to your selected approved depository for secured storage
CGE will guide you through the entire process to ensure your success

Why Choose GoldStar Trust for Your Gold IRA?

Looking to secure your retirement with gold and other precious metals? GoldStar Trust makes it simple and safe to diversify your portfolio.

As a leading self directed IRA custodian, GoldStar Trust Company brings decades of expertise in managing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium investments. You control your investment choices while they manage compliance.

With over 30 years of experience, GoldStar Trust doesn’t just offer precious metals investments. They also support a wide range of other investments, including real estate, privately offered securities, and publicly traded assets like stocks, bonds and mutual funds—all within a tax-advantaged structure.

What sets GoldStar Trust Company apart? Transparency, competitive fees, and a team that’s dedicated to helping you protect your future. GoldStar Trust will help you safeguard your retirement with assets that truly hold their value. Ready to take the next step? Let’s get started!

Gold IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What Sets Them Apart?

Planning for retirement includes choosing the right tools to grow your wealth, and when it comes to IRAs, you’ve got options. Both a Gold IRA and a Traditional IRA provide tax advantages, but they differ in how and where your money works for you.

A Traditional IRA is your classic choice—investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Your account grows with the market, contributions are tax-deductible, and withdrawals are taxed during retirement. It’s straightforward, reliable, and widely used.

A Gold IRA, on the other hand, offers investors quite a few more options. It’s a self directed IRA that lets you invest in physical precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Think of it as a way to diversify your portfolio while hedging against inflation or economic downturns. The rules are similar to a Traditional IRA, meaning you have the same contribution limits and distribution rules. But because your assets are physical they must be stored in an IRS-approved depository.

When you invest in a Gold IRA you have to work with a specialized self directed IRA custodian like GoldStar Trust to ensure compliance. And although there are some additional costs involved, like storage fees, the ability to diversify you IRA account with tangible assets is priceless.

Both IRAs can help build your retirement wealth, but the choice depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and how you want your money to grow.

How to Open a Gold IRA with GoldStar Trust Company

Opening a Gold IRA with GoldStar Trust Company allows investors to diversify their retirement assets with physical precious metals, held securely within a tax-advantaged account. Below is a step-by-step overview of the process:

Step 1: Open a Self-Directed IRA

The first step is to set up a Self-Directed IRA with Gold Star Trust. To open an account, call CGE at 800-300-0715 and we’ll help you complete the required forms. You’ll need a government-issued photo ID, your Social Security Number, current residential address, contact information, and beneficiary designations.

Step 2: Fund the Account

You can fund your Self-Directed IRA one of the following ways:

Direct transfer – which involves moving assets from an existing IRA
Direct Rollover – where you transfer funds from a qualified employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b), 457 or TSP, directly to your GoldStar Trust IRA
Indirect Rollover – the same as a direct rollover but the funds are sent to you to transfer to the custodian within 60 days
Contribution – annually you can contribute up to $7,000 if under 50 years of age or $8,000 if over

Regardless of how you choose to fund your IRA account, a CGE gold IRA specialist will help to complete the required forms.

Step 3: Selection and Purchase of Precious Metals

Once your account is funded, the next step involves selecting and purchasing precious metals.

With over 30 years of expertise, and zero complaints, CGE will help you in buying gold and other approved bullion products, using our Price Match Plus guarantee.

Eligible Products:

Gold: Minimum .995 fineness
Silver: Minimum .999 fineness
Platinum and Palladium: Minimum .9995 fineness
Approved coins and bars (e.g., American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs)

CGE will support you by:

Providing eligible bullion products with high liquidity
Offering competitive pricing
Helping you avoid overpriced “exclusive” or “premium” products
Coordinating purchases and secure delivery to an approved vault

To consult with an advisor, contact Certified Gold Exchange at 1-800-300-0715.

Step 4: Storage of Precious Metals

According to IRS regulations, all physical precious metals held in an IRA must be stored at an approved vault.

Gold Star Trust offers the following storage options:

IDS of Delaware
Texas Precious Metals Depository
Delaware Depository Services
A-M Global Logistics

It’s important to note that clients are not permitted to personally hold physical metals owned by their IRA. This rule is in place to meet regulatory requirements and ensure that all assets are securely managed within approved depository facilities.

Step 5: Online Account Management

Gold Star Trust Company offers convenient online account access, allowing investors to easily monitor their holdings, review transaction history, and access important documents anytime. This user-friendly platform ensures that customers critical information is readily available, making account management simple and efficient.

It is important to note that clients who do not register for online access within 30 days will be subject to a $25 annual fee for paper statements.

To avoid this additional fee and enjoy the benefits of digital access, we encourage all clients to register promptly. Stay connected and in control of your account with GoldStar Trust’s online services.

Why Certified Gold Exchange Is the Right Partner

Choosing the right precious metals dealer is even more important than choosing the right self directed IRA custodian. While Gold Star takes care of holding and managing your account, Certified Gold Exchange handles everything else—from precious metals selection and purchasing to ensuring compliance every step of the way.

CGE has a zero-complaint history in over 30 years in business, 5-star ratings, and a Price Match Plus Guarantee.

Here’s how CGE can help you with a Gold IRA with Gold StarTrust Company:

Handle all the paperwork (so you don’t have to!)
Manage the process with Gold Star and keep you updated every step of the way
Get you the best pricing available with our Price Match Plus Guarantee
Help you avoid unscrupulous dealers and overpriced exclusive or premium coins
Take care of shipping and insurance for the delivery of your gold and silver investments

Give Certified Gold Exchange a call at 1-800-300-0715. Our friendly experts are ready to help you focus on building a successful retirement strategy with physical precious metals.

FAQs

What services does GoldStar Trust Company offer for IRA accounts?

GoldStar Trust Company provides specialized services as a self directed IRA custodian. They support unique retirement solutions that allow investors to diversify their IRA portfolios with precious metals IRA accounts, church bonds, municipal bonds, silver coins, stocks, mutual funds and other alternative investments. Their role also includes acting as a paying agent, trustee, and escrow provider.

How can I diversify my IRA with a Precious Metals IRA account?

To diversify your IRA, GoldStar Trust Company offers solutions that allow investors to include precious metals IRA accounts. This includes buying gold or silver coins and integrating alternative investments into your portfolio. Their expertise as an IRA custodian ensures fair market value assessments and compliance with the internal revenue code.

Are there fees associated with storage and other services?

Yes, GoldStar Trust includes storage fees for holding precious metals in your IRA. These fees cover secure storage and other specialized services related to alternative investments. Additional costs may apply for services as a self directed IRA custodian, trustee, or paying agent in managing your IRA funds.

Where can I find forms and resources for my IRA investment?

GoldStar provides all necessary forms for IRA investments through their trust only branch located in Amarillo or their online platform. These forms help with IRA account setup, buying gold, and ensuring compliance with required minimum distribution rules. GoldStar Trust Company resources make diversifying your IRA with other non traditional investments an accessible and straightforward process.

How can I sell precious metals within a Gold Star IRA?

Liquidating precious metals in your Gold Star account is as easy as calling CGE at 800-300-0715 and requesting a buyback quote. We’ll provide you with the nations high buyback and when agreed upon help you to complete the required forms to sell your metal.

Conclusion

Establishing a Gold IRA with GoldStar Trust Company and Certified Gold Exchange is an effective strategy to add stability to your retirement plan. This approach combines the enduring benefits of physical gold—long-term value, protection against inflation, and global recognition—with the structural and tax advantages of an IRA.

With Certified Gold Exchange providing expert guidance and GoldStar Trust Company serving as your trusted custodian, you’ll have access to the knowledge and support needed to make informed, compliant decisions throughout the process.

Take control of your retirement with the security of physical gold by contact Certified Gold Exchange today at 1-800-300-0715. Rest assured that Certified Gold Exchange will effortlessly set up your GoldStar Trust Gold IRA investment, so you can work on enjoying your retirement.

Written by Gold IRA Experts Pat Collins and John Halloran

Malcolm Tate

Working with Patrick Collins was the great total professional. And the company Certified Gold Exchange was fair. I will be sure to refer others to company for all of their precious metals transactions.

Randall Rothermel

Several years ago, I purchased precious metals (within an IRA) through a highly recommended dealer (at the time). Recently, I learned that the dealer in question was found to be "less than reputable". I found myself asking, "under the circumstances, who can I trust to liquidate my account?"

My first order of business was to find a dealer that I could trust. After considerable research, Certified Gold Exchange was at the top of my list. When I contacted CGE, I was introduced to Pat Collins. From our first discussion, Pat clearly understood the situation and developed a plan.

Long story short, Pat earned my trust with his friendly demeanor, patience, and metals experience. I'll be calling CGE and Pat for my next transaction. Many thanks Pat!

ALAN BROWN

Certified Gold Exchange's website really jumped out to me as I began researching precious metal IRA's. I found it to be incredibly comprehensive and informative, answering questions I did not even know to ask and alerting me to bad practices within the industry as well. So, I called and found the CGE team to be every bit as helpful as the website. They were responsive immediately and throughout the process of establishing an account and funding it. They were particularly helpful when dealing directly with my current custodian and getting funds rolled over. Pat and Mary have been courteous, personable, and very professional working with me and even helped with questions outside the immediate business at hand. I have already referred friends to CGE and will continue to do so.

Diane Bell

Everyone was very helpful and professional. I highly recommend this company.

Joeb41

In the mid-90's I was fortunate to locate CGE and John Halloran. I Found CGE on BBB. They had an A+ rating and received no complaints. I called them and John spent a lot of time with me. I had never purchased metal previously. The one thing that stuck with me was his advice that "you buy metal to hold, not to trade." I still have my original purchase plus some subsequent purchases. All is worth 2--3.5 times what I bought it for, including my TIRA. I feel secure that my portfolio is well diverse and now includes Gold & Silver. Thanks John.

The Phan

Pat Collins, Melissa and the CGE team was incredibly professional in helping me setup my self directed IRA and purchasing the metals for the account. Pat was extremely knowledgable and was always responsive and willing to share his time and expertise to help me better understand each step in the process. I got regular updates from Pat to inform me of the status of each step in the account setup and in the metals purchase transaction. Looking forward to continuing to work with Pat and the CGE team in the future.

Steve Keller

I recently liquidated a portion of my Precious Metals IRA (for the first time) and was concerned about the need to ship and the length of time my custodian, GoldStar Trust, was telling me it would take for the entire process. After a bit of research I found Certified Gold Exchange. What appealed to me in my research was the fact that CGE had accounts at many of the Depositories, including mine. That meant that there would be no shipping process (or delays). I had read stories of shipments disappearing in process and metal purchasers and custodians not being very helpful to the victims of the theft. In addition, CGE was very competitive in their pricing.

From the beginning of contacting Patrick Collins the process was efficient and professional. Pat provided regular communication and helped me at every step. The length of time from start to finish was much quicker than I was expecting thanks to CGE.

I want to thank Pat and his team at Certified Gold Exchange for a smooth and efficient transaction.

Karyn Wortman

My experience with the Certified Gold Exchange and Mr. Collins was exemplary. Mr. Collins gave so freely of his time and expertise. He suggested outside readings in order for me to gain further knowledge of the world of precious metals. He helped me better understand my own situation and guided me towards making the best decision under my circumstances. When I sought advice, he gave it to me willingly. Throughout the process he was friendly, upbeat, considerate and kind. The huge irony in all this is that from very early on in the process of our multiple communications, he became aware that I could not even be a client! Still, he gave me his time and guidance. This is something I have rarely, if ever, experienced in my almost 59 years in this world. Additionally, when he saw he and his company could not help me, he provided alternative businesses that could. Again, when have you experienced this? I called one company prior to CGE and when the representative told me he couldn't help me, the phone call was over. Period, the end. Hence, when I do have an opportunity to sell or buy precious metals, there is no other business I would consider using. I highly recommend CGE for all of your precious metal needs. Best of luck.

gpaana

It has been my pleasure working with Patrick Collins and Sara with CGE inc.
being new to selling metals, Patrick walked me step by step in the process through distributions with my IRA. Whenever I contacted him with questions or concerns, he replied within an hour or minutes to resolve my percieved issues. What a comfort Patrick has been in this (at times) somewhat stressful process.
Thank you Patrick!

Tandy Cline

I recently sold Gold and Silver through a precious metals IRA. I had an amazing team at CGE working to buy and handle the sales process of my metals. The team was fast, honest and overall outstanding. I had a sales price and contract within 2 hours! 😮

It was my first time selling precious metals and they made the process as seamless as possible, despite multiple hiccups caused by my chosen custodian failing miserably. I will choose this team for every precious metals purchase or sale in my future.

Bryan V

Gold Exchange has always been a trusted source of my precious metals and the after support is worth its weight in gold! Patrick Collins is always there to help, support, and go the extra mile! If you are going to invest in precious metals anyone can sell you bars or coins - but nobody has better customer service! BAR NONE!

Mark Lamden

I was new the directed IRA concept, but was very grateful to Patrick at CGE in helping me navigate the process. I look forward to a long term relationship with CGE and Patrick as a trusted precious metals dealer.

Belinda Murel

Working with Pat and the team at Certified Gold Exchange made the process of diversifying my retirement savings stress free. I’m confident the selection of precious metals offered were the best fit for my situation and at the best price. No high pressure sales tactics, just fact based answers to the questions and concerns I had. Highly recommend.

Timothy Feeley

Working with Certified Gold Exchange has been a positive experience. Working with Pat is not just working with another business vendor, I feel I am working with a trusted advisor. No hard sells. No wild claims. His explanation of the paperwork process between companies and his follow-up during the process is excellent. I appreciate his fact-finding approach to my specific needs. He always had time for me to ask questions and/or discuss ideas I was thinking about. A good business relationship.

Warren Richardson

I had an excellent experience with Certified Gold Exchange. I dealt directly with Pat Collins who was professional, knowledgeable, informative, and very easy to work with. He responded quickly and precisely to any and all of my questions. Very highly recommended!

Edward Albert

I was looking to liquidate the precious metals in my IRA . The horror stories I had heard of about some gold and silver dealers had me very apprehensive. When I called Certified Gold Exchange and talked with Patrick, I quickly felt a sense of trust in his voice. He answered all my questions and understood my fear of getting taken advantage of. He and his team work very hard behind the scenes ensuring the transaction to go smoothly. As a result CGE has earned my 5 star rating! I will contact them again if I want to buy or sell in the future!

Alison Weinberg

Pat and team are very knowledgeable and professional!

Ismail Kenessy

Customer since 2005. Professional, courteous, and helpful. CGE walked me through the process and provided the best prices available with minimum costs. Excellent service.

Joe Murray

What super service I received from the Certified Gold Exchange precious metals IRA team. Wow is all I can say! I had a large amount of coins in a gold and silver IRA for many years and decided to sell. I spent just about a whole day talking to several metals dealers about purchasing my metals. Call after call I did not feel good about what I was hearing with these dealers so I called the company that helped me set the gold and silver IRA up. Their name is Broad Financial LLC. I explained the problem I was having with finding a buyer and they said that is common in the industry. They told me to call the Certified Gold Exchange, Inc in Fort Worth, Texas. I spoke with Mr C there and was impressed that their quote was above the spot price (because I was hoping to get the spot price). They explained that American Eagles buy back at over spot and I said not with all the other dealers I called. I shipped the metals to their New York depository following the Certified Gold Exchange's instructions. Candace at CGE tracked the package every step of the way and I was updated along the way. Then when my metals arrived at the Certified Gold Exchange depository they told me that several of my coins were actually American Eagle Proof coins, not the bullion version I thought I had. They increased their original quote by $3000.00 dollars! Shocking that a company would be so honest because they could have just sent the original amount and I would have been happy. Needless to say I will never deal with a different metals dealer except the Certified Gold Exchange. Their gold IRA team is the best by leaps and bounds. I highly recommend Candice, Mr. C and the CGE team to any one looking to buy or sell metals with a great experience. Americans trusted source For Gold is not just a tagline with these folks.

ted okolowicz

After searching and checking out different metals companies, I decided that Certified Gold Exchange Inc. was my choice. They have exceeded my expectations and made my IRA rollover easier than I thought.You can be very confident by the way every step was handled (very professional).So kudos to the whole TEAM and thank you

Joseph Glassman

I had a very good experience with Certified Gold Exchange and I highly recommend anyone considering a IRA Rollover into precious metals, talk to David White at Certified and do business with them. They are honest and will have your best interest as their concern.. David took care of my needs completely with honest and fair pricing. I shopped around and decided on Certified.

Lefty and Mary Jamora

Thank you David and Pat for educating us on the gold and silver markets. Pat especially helped us thru our first purchase of silver.

M Phommahaxay

So glad I found CGE! Although, they don’t do business in my state, David White was so kind to take the time out of his busy schedule to educate me on precious metal investing. His advice was extremely valuable which saved me a ton of money. I would definitely recommend and refer any of my friends or family members interested in investing in precious metals in their service area. So thankful for David and this company!

Rickey Johnson

My experience so far with Certified Gold Exchange was all very positive. Everything went smoothly and P. Collins was awesome in helping us navigate through the process.

Aaron Brabham

I called Certified Gold Exchange to get information on a crypto currency IRA. I had a ton of questions and Steve not only answered all of them but also informed me of many things I had not thought of.

I decided to invest $60k and in just three months it's over $120k! Not only that, the team at Certified Gold Exchange has excellent customer service.

I highly recommend them.

Mark OLeary

Philip with the certified gold exchange was incredibly helpful in helping me to setup a Cryptocurrency IRA. He knew exactly what questions to ask my existing custodian to make the rollover as seamless as possible. In just a short few months with the recommendations of Philip; I have already seen over a 250% return on my investment. Highly recommended.

Gal Tab

The reason I give it the maximum stars is because everything happened just the way they planned it. I invested a considerable sum of money with them and as anyone would be, I was a little scared. I did my research and They came highly recommended as being ethical brokers. Their fees are very competitive and look forward to doing more business with them.

Diana Fincher

I rolled over my IRA into Silver a couple of years ago and made a friend! Agent Pat C, Certified Gold Exchange, Inc., has far exceeded my expectations with continuing, careful watch over my investment. He always surprises with immediate personal response to my slightest question and inspires confidence to hold to The Plan. Pat’s personal touch and excellent recall is reassuring and has proven that he will keep me informed when any changes are advised. Ask for Pat - he’s excellent, excellent!

Steve Astin

This was the 3rd company I called and by far the most professional. Thanks Patrick for the great service!

Alicia O'Rear

Thank you for donating 16 bibles for our foster children at Albuquerque Christian Children's Home! This is a wonderful company with a heart for ministry.

Kyle Sanders

I was interested in doing a gold IRA rollover and contacted several firms after researching on the web. Certified Gold Exchange's website had the most useful information by far compared to other firms. Their representatives have been a pleasure to work with--professional, answered every question I had, and I'd recommend them to anyone looking at a gold IRA rollover.

Robby Bryant

I am a Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Gold Exchange has helped us purchase gold for 16 years without a hitch for our clients and at excellent prices. We couldn’t be more satisfied!

Anne Sayre

My husband and I were thrilled with the service we received at Certified Gold Exchange! Shipping our gold to us was quick and very simple. So happy we did not have to pay for the TV advertisements with celebrities like so many of the other precious metal companies. We will be buying again from CGE!

Neenah Payne

Certified Gold Exchange, Inc. is a highly professional firm that was a pleasure to do business with. It provides fast and accurate service. The firm went out of its way to be helpful on a number of key issues. I highly recommend them. I was extremely lucky for several reasons to have called the Certified Gold Exchange, Inc. when I was ready to sell my gold and silver coins. When I called the firm, Liam on the service desk explained that they scan hundreds of gold dealers to get me the best price. That was very comforting.

When I spoke with coin dealer David White, he was able to give me a quote in 3.5 hours. He also explained the importance of shipping my coins via registered mail with the Post Office. David said that the Post Office requires a registered box to be sealed with brown paper tape to prevent tampering. David emailed me links to sites that showed the right tape to use and how to seal the box. He called several UPS stores in my neighborhood to try to find the tape for me. In the end, I bought the tape from the Post Office. David explained that while Fedex and UPS would ship the coins, since they are not allowed to ship gold or silver, I would have no recourse if my coins were lost. David even gave me his home number so I could reach him after hours if necessary.

My experience with Certified Gold Exchange, Inc. stands in stark contrast with how two other coin brokers responded. The firm from which I had bought most of my silver coins never called me back. On November 13 when I called the broker from whom I had bought most of my gold coins, I couldn't get through on the phone. So, I emailed them and it took 5 days for them to respond! The broker didn't give me a quote until December 2 -- and then only for some of the coins! He said he would tell me what they would pay for the other coins after I shipped them!

In addition, that broker explained that one of their customers had lost all their coins valued at $22,000 because the box was tampered with and they had failed to insure them for the full amount. However, I knew by then that if the firm had told the customer to ship the coins via registered mail as Certified Gold Exchange, Inc. does, the box could not have been tampered with.

So, Certified Gold Exchange, Inc. is the only gold and silver dealer I recommend. The level of service is truly remarkable.

Jovita Garces

What do you do with what little you have to put away for the future? After my divorce 16 years ago, I decided I needed to find an IRA and invest my children's money into something that would retain and grow in value through the years. I found a great website called Certified Gold Exchange that intrigued me and when I called, John listened and understood my needs and helped me understand the value of investing in rare coins and precious metals before taking that all important step. I am happy I took a leap of faith knowing the prospect for growth in my precious metals IRA and children's funds for college and maybe first home some day was very real. I believe I made the best choice for our future. I can always trust CGE to give me honest and dependable service everytime I call in them.

Maria S

Patrick Collins and Certified Gold Exchange (CGE) Team: I appreciate the support, you took me on for this transaction when I wasn’t even an existing client. (Yes I know CGE made some money). It was you manner, caring and fast response that made me feel very comfortable with you.

Your interest in helping me on such short notice shows how much you care for your clients. I hope 🤞 to have you as one of my financial team in the future.

Natalia Ariza

Certified Gold Exchange is the best metals company in the US hands down!

Paul Lifton

Piper Peterson

It's not always the case with precious metals dealers but the Certified Gold Exchange hires the best advisors in the industry and this is the reason for their outstanding reputation.

Eric Benjamin

We have purchased from several dealers and hands down these guys have been the best. Above and beyond are the words I would use to describe their service. You will not be disappointed if you have been on the fence about buying!

Josh Singer

Working with Certified Gold Exchange has been a great experience. The Certified Gold Exchange staff are very very good communicators and clearly have a lot of experience. Anytime we had a question or needed anything from them they responded the same day, if not the following morning. I would recommend working Certified Gold Exchange. Hands down great communicators and great business people.

Burt Dumerton

I have been working with Certified Gold Exchange Inc. since 2005 and have found them to give exceptional service and prices for precious metals. They have always treated me with great respect and given extraordinary personal attention to my account and to me personally. Their advice on many occasions have kept me from making some pretty serious errors in my investment decisions. They are prompt to return my calls and take special care to not be pushy or arrogant. Excellent to do business with. Give John a call.

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