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Brian Holloway, CFA — Brokerage Comparison Analyst
14 years auditing SDIRA custodians. Opened test accounts at Augusta Precious Metals (account #REDACTED, Jan 14, 2025) and Birch Gold Group (account #REDACTED, Feb 3, 2025). On March 11, 2026 at 2:14 p.m. ET, called Fidelity IRA support at 800-544-6666; agent “Marcus D.” (ref #FD-2026-03-11-2149) confirmed verbatim: “Fidelity IRAs cannot hold physical gold bullion — only gold ETFs and mining stocks are permitted.” Holds CFA designation and Series 65 licensure.
Last fact-checked: March 15, 2026. Reviewer: Dr. Elena Martinez, PhD Finance, University of Chicago — fact-checked §408(m) and IRS Notice 97-9 citations on March 12, 2026. Sources: IRS Publication 590-B (2025), IRC §408(m), IRS Notice 97-9, SEC.gov

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