Introduction: A precious metals IRA Custodian is a financial institution that holds and manages the physical assets within an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) on behalf of the account holder. These custodians are crucial for investors looking to diversify their retirement portfolios by including physical precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Importance: Precious metals have been a symbol of wealth and stability for centuries. Including them in an IRA can provide a hedge against inflation and economic instability. However, the IRS mandates that a qualified custodian must hold…