Who controls the asset
Clarify the relationship among the IRA owner, custodian, dealer and storage facility.
For Silver IRA decisions, treat this as one part of the full account picture: eligibility, custody, fees, liquidity, tax rules and alternatives should be evaluated together.
Storage method
Ask whether metals are specifically allocated, segregated or stored under another defined method.
Insurance
Request current information on coverage, exclusions and who is insured.
For Silver IRA decisions, treat this as one part of the full account picture: eligibility, custody, fees, liquidity, tax rules and alternatives should be evaluated together.
Audits and controls
Understand how inventories are reconciled and what independent verification, if any, is performed.
Transfers and distributions
Ask how long it takes to move metal, sell it or distribute it in kind.
For Silver IRA decisions, treat this as one part of the full account picture: eligibility, custody, fees, liquidity, tax rules and alternatives should be evaluated together.
Costs
Storage pricing can be flat or value-based and may change with the account or product mix.