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increase the cost to service this debt will ultimately necessitate extreme devaluation of currencies and much higher rates of inf lation.

This is why, when asked where investors should put their money these days Alan Greenspan gave a one word reply, “Gold”. He went on to say, “holding gold is a good place to put money these days given its value outside the policies conducted by governments.” When asked in 2015 where gold would be in five years Mr. Greenspan said, “Higher”. When asked how much higher? He said, “Measurably”.

Why not heed the advice of Mr. Greenspan and dozens of other economists that are warning about currency devaluation? Why not follow the lead of one of our most wealthy and successful investors like Warren Buffet (in March of 2018 Buffet maintained a record $120 Billion cash position), and get your money out of the inflated equity markets while you can? Why not take advantage of this time to secure your wealth and financial future with the one asset that has stood the test of time and been around for over 6000 years?

The answer? GOLD.

This guide will walk you through how your retirement can and likely will be affected by currency devaluation, stock market instability and inflation risks. How these risks may destroy the value of your IRA, and either delay or derail your retirement plans for the future. MOST OF ALL, this guide

will help you discover how EASY it is to own gold and other precious metals. Whether through direct delivery to your home, or by converting your existing IRA, 401k, or other retirement plan into accounts that can hold the physical assets of gold and other metals.

We know that you have a choice of where you do business. At Advantage Gold we take tremendous pride in ensuring customer satisfaction. We are honored to have been awarded back to back The Best of TrustLink Award in 2016 and 2017 (TrustLink is the review site founded by the Better Business Bureau in 2009) as the highest rated gold company in the country with a 100% percent 5 STAR Rating.

Our team of experts is here to assist you as you make the all-important decision of building your future, not on sands of paper, but on the rock of gold.

We hope the information in this guide empowers you to take charge of your retirement!

To your secure and happy retirement,

Adam Baratta & Kirill Zagalsky

Dear Friend,A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDERS:

Have you ever lost sleep worrying if you will outlive your retirement savings? Do you feel uncertain about your investments and their long-term stability? Do you have fears about the future value of the dollar and how that will affect your standard of living?

If so, we believe you may find this among the most valuable guides you will ever read. We all dream of having economic and personal freedom to travel and spend time with loved ones. We all want to live full and abundant lives. We all hope that the investment dollars we have set away for retirement will not only protect our assets but f lourish to provide the necessary means to a fulfilling life for ourselves and our families.

But we all are faced with a big problem. The world’s economic landscape has never been more uncertain. The investment decisions you make today have never been more important, or more daunting. In these days of; “too big to fail”, “quantitative easing”, “bail-outs” and thenexcessive money printing of Central Banks, where historic economic fundamentals cease to exist, it is near impossible to determine what real wealth looks like or how best to preserve your financial future. That’s why, more and more, smart investors are cutting through the rhetoric and taking control…investing in something tried and true…the oldest currency in the world…GOLD.

Inflation and the future decline of the US Dollar are serious and real issues. The Federal Reserve’s response to recent financial crisis has been to ease monetary policy, lower interest rates, and print more money to stimulate growth. The result? Stock Markets sitting at all-time highs despite historically weak demand and extreme volatility, bonds with historically low yields, and housing prices above where they were eight years ago in most places. All of this monetary easing has led to potentially new and larger bubbles in all of these asset classes.

Alan Greenspan, the one time Fed Chairman drilled these points home when asked about the success of quantitative easing while meeting at the Council to Foreign relations in late 2015. He said that “while Quantitative Easing did help lift asset prices and lower borrowing costs, it did very little for the real economy. I don’t think that it is possible for the Fed to end its easy money policies in a trouble free manner. We

have never experienced anything like this so I am not going to sit here and tell you exactly how it’s going to come out.”

Greenspan, like many other economists have expressed fears that the Fed may not be able to control the pace and magnitude of future rate hikes. The easing policies that have been undertaken by the Fed and other Central Banks have created the potential for new bubbles in the paper markets as investors have been forced out of fixed income investments into equities in order to find return. Easy money creates asset bubbles. It is the tightening of credit that causes these bubbles to pop.

In addition to the financial engineering that has created these distortions the world has never faced more geopolitical uncertainty. The likelihood of a real damaging trade war with China are escalating and Russia continues to f lex its muscle in Syria and the Ukraine. Clearly the world is changing. Countries are moving away from the US dollar. Appetite for US Debt is waning. Meanwhile, the US budget deficit is projected to top $1 trillion by 2020. The hope is that additional and direct government fiscal spending will propel future growth. While that may turn out to be true, it is almost a certainty that these policies will explode government debt to further and more unsustainable levels. Already at more than $21 trillion dollars, our national debt is expected to soar to more than $33 trillion by 2028. This explosion of debt, and rising rates which will significantly


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stock Market & Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Debt & The Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Benefits of a Gold IRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How To Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About Advantage Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Approved Coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44


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There’s a better way.

The Stock Market had its strongest days in the 80’s and 90’s.As investors, we have been programmed to believe that the best strategy is to invest in the stock market and to “buy

and hold.” This is great advice when the markets are going higher and tend to do so over time. However, in markets

that come crashing down, this can be devastating advice. We no longer have markets that simply go up over time.

Over the past 16 years, our markets have collapsed twice and may now be better described as going through cycles

of “boom and bust.” We believe that we are in a new environment that necessitates new strategies. In a growth

environment like the 80’s and 90’s, it made sense to buy and hold stocks. In the high debt environment we’ve

experienced for the last 16 years, the best buy and hold investment has been and will likely continue to be gold.

RETURNS OVER 32 YEARS

From 1984 to 2000, an investor could buy stocks and hold them for a long

time with certainty for returns. Spurred by technological innovation and

a favorable political landscape, the economy was growing. Debt increases

were relatively small, and in the late 90’s, a surplus even emerged. In this

stable environment, gold acted more like an insurance policy.

Since the year 2000, we have gone from a growth economy to an

economy that has been built on debt. Easy credit ultimately leads to asset

bubbles. Eventually this overvaluation of assets, coupled with unhealthy

debt levels, leads to default. It is these defaults that cause markets to

collapse. Government and personal debt have more than doubled since

the Great Recession in 2008. Stocks and Bonds both sit at historic all-

time highs and have been fueled by easy monetary policy. The default

that may come when these bubbles pop could potentially wipe away all

of your savings. This is why gold is so necessary for any investor holding

paper investments. Gold tends to rise as other assets sell off, protecting

your wealth and serving not only as an insurance policy, but also as an

investment that very well may outperform the existing overvalued paper

asset classes of stocks and bonds.

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THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK:

We are in an era of unprecedented risk to the global financial order.

Interest rates around the world have sunk to unprecedented lows. German

10-year bond yields even turned negative in 2016. Similar negative levels also

persisted for Swiss and Japanese bonds. The English 10-year bond recently

sold at the lowest yield in its over 300-year history. Central Bank manipulation

of interest rates has created distortions in the markets as investors have been

forced to take on more risk in the search for yield.

We are in an uncharted environment of Central Bank hyperactivity in the form

of “quantitative easing,” where Central Banks have bought prodigious amounts

of their own government’s debt. This process has fueled the greatest potential

bond bubble in history. Debt levels are so high it may be impossible for interest

rates to return to historic norms without setting off waves of defaults and

inflicting unimaginable losses to investors as bond prices plummet.

So what does the future hold?

Another great global recession due to weakening growth and slowing demand.

The next and final stages are likely to be one of the following:

Currency wars & hyperinflation due to excessive money printing and monetary easing.

The New NormalThe ongoing manipulation by Central Banks has forced investors to choose between

investing in overvalued equity markets or bond markets that offer virtually nothing,

even worse, cost money to hold. Virtually every economist agrees that we are likely

to have an extended environment of stagnant and

historically low growth. At best case, our markets are

predicted to return substantially less over the next 15

years. At worse case, our markets will again collapse.

Either way, investors have been forced to take on more

risk with far less potential upside. Gold ownership is

one of the best ways to protect against the high risk global environment we now live in.

“In a world of negative interest rates, gold performs as a high yield asset.”


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and bank debt ballooned to over $199 trillion dollars. That’s a 40% jump from 2007 to

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GOVERNMENT DEBT LEVELS ARE SUPPOSED TO DECREASE IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH.

From 2012 to 2015, U.S. growth averaged 2.4% a year compared to 3.7% a year from 2001 to 2010. This low level of growth since the Great Recession has not made a dent in government debt levels. Instead, the debt-to-GDP ratio in the U.S. increased to 233% in 2014. Even worse, the same metric jumped from 241% to 313% in Spain and from 336% to 400% in Japan over the same time period. And of course, there is the all too familiar situation in Greece which resulted in massive defaults, capital controls and riots in the streets of Athens.

Corporate and bank debt have increased as well.

Corporate debt in the U.S. rose

sharply from $5.66 trillion in

2005 to $8.28 trillion in 2016,

as companies took advantage

of low interest rates to buy back

shares of their own stock. This

phenomenon of “Corporate

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peak in 2016 and has artificially

inflated the U.S. stock market to

record highs.

Student loan debt has also rapidly

increased to a mammoth amount

of $1.35 trillion in 2016. This issue

has legislators grappling to find

answers as America risks losing

an entire generation of graduates

to debt and unemployment.


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Is Gold Undervalued?

The correlation between debt and the price of gold is clear.Historically, the price of gold has moved “hand in glove” with the level of our National Debt. For every $1 Trillion of

additional debt, gold rose $100 per ounce.

WHAT WE’VE SEEN:

U.S. Debt will likely exceed $25 Trillion dollars within the next three years.There has been a long-standing relationship

between our nation’s debt and the price

of gold. Since the turn of the century, as

debt levels have increased, our country has

regularly needed to raise our debt ceiling.

Each and every year since 2000, the U.S. has

needed to borrow more money to meet its

obligations. Up through 2012, gold rose in

value with the level of our national debt every

year. For every trillion dollars of debt, gold

rose $100 per ounce. Our current debt level

is $20 trillion and rapidly approaching $25

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Will your retirement savings be enough?

The Value of the U.S. Dollar

Personal savings are the primary concern for retiring Americans.

the credit of the issuing

government and its

promise to pay. Thus,

paper currencies are

vulnerable to global

market instability,

political uncertainty, and

frivolous government

spending. This has been

compounded most

recently by irresponsible

increases of money supply

through various Central

Bank policies including

quantitative easing and

government bailouts.

The U.S. Dollar has experienced a drastic decline in purchasing power over the last century. Paper currencies are vulnerable to global market instability, political uncertainty, and frivolous government spending.

The U.S. Dollar has been the fiat currency of the world for the past 70 years. Fiat

currencies are not backed by any physical assets, but rather derive their value from

“Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value - zero.”

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Gold is the solution.Inflation, deflation, or the next recession could erase the value of paper assets. Investing in precious metals acts as a powerful pillar of protection to shield against these corrosive forces.Gold carries no counter-party risk, cannot be printed at will by any

central bank, and is physical property that can not be diluted. Gold

and silver have stood the test of time for thousands of years and

maintain value in the face of inflation, market volatility, political

turmoil, currency devaluation, threats of terrorism, and war.


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Did you know that you can use your retirement account to buy physical gold?

You have a choice! No longer must you use your retirement account to gamble on the stock market. Now, you can also use a self-directed IRA to invest in physical gold and silver. Holding gold and silver in your IRA allows you to not only diversify away from the risks inherent in paper assets, but it’s a proven method for preserving your wealth during a recession or devaluation of the currency.

If you have a qualifying IRA, 401K, 403b, Pension, TSP, 457, 457b, or 401a we can help you convert that account into a Precious Metals IRA.


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DiversificationProper diversification is the best way to secure wealth. Genuinely diversified investors

may combine gold with stocks and bonds in a portfolio to reduce overall volatility and

risk. By adding physical precious metals to your Individual Retirement Account, you

free yourself of the dependence on risky paper assets such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, and

mutual funds.

Today we are likely in the midst of giant asset and credit bubbles. U.S. Debt has soared

to unthinkable levels. The Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing programs have more

than tripled our money supply since the Great Recession. This has helped propel

equity markets to fantastic and likely unsustainable levels.

LiquidityGold is a globally recognized asset that can be readily converted into cash. With

physical metals inside an IRA, investors have the ability to take “in-kind” distributions

of the metals from the IRA - meaning that when you choose to or are required to take

a distribution, you always have the option of either selling the metals in your portfolio

or having your IRA metals physically shipped to your doorstep “in-kind.”

Gold is also more liquid than most paper assets. It can be difficult to buy or sell stocks

and bonds with a small trading volume. Also, in the event of a bank run or economic

crash, access to cash savings at a bank may be restricted. This situation was illustrated

recently in Greece where savers were limited to withdrawing only 50 Euros per day

from their own personal bank accounts. Stocks can take three days to “settle.” Gold held

in your IRA can be converted into cash within 24 hours.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to diversify and secure your retirement with the stability and safety of physical precious metals.


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Unlock the tax trap of the IRA. “It’s not only what you make, but what you get to keep.”KEEP MORE IN YOUR FAMILY’S POCKET AND LESS IN UNCLE SAM’S WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL TAX ADVANTAGE OF A GOLD IRA.

THE ONLY WAY OUT OF AN IRA IS TO TAKE DISTRIBUTIONS

The IRA system can be both a blessing and a curse. While contributing, the IRA

allows for a reduction of the annual income tax and can help to build your nest egg

for the future. However, taking distributions is inevitable and eventually required. It is

important to understand that investments inside IRAs are taxed as ordinary income

upon distribution, whereas these same investments held outside of Qualified Plans

are taxed as capital gains, which can be significantly less than the income tax for most

investors. This tax trap will never go away; and will even be inherited by your heirs.**

When you invest your IRA in the stock market or even bonds, and it comes time to take a distribution, your funds are returned to you in U.S. dollars. But, what are those dollars going to be worth in 10, 20, 30 years?

This is where the wonderful world of precious metals and Advantage Gold can really help you secure your future. Not

** Please contact a tax advisor or the IRS for specific information.

only are physical gold and silver the world’s oldest and most valuable commodities, they also happen to be the keys to unlocking your IRA.

Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium are the only assets you can own in an IRA that do not need to be liquidated before taking distributions. Unlike every other investment inside your IRA which must be liquidated at distribution, metals give you a choice. They can be liquidated inside the IRA, or taken out of the plan in their physical form as “in-kind” dis-tributions.

Taking physical possession of metals from your plan accom-plishes a great deal. It allows for you to maintain the asset, even after taking your distribution. This one feature allows for the investment to continue to grow in value and protect your wealth and your family until you decide to liquidate.

Your metals are now held out-side the IRA, and will have a different forward tax treatment than inside the plan, should you decide to liquidate. Should you never liquidate your metals, and pass them on as part of your estate, they would be inherited on a “stepped-up” basis. This allows for all the gains on the metals once outside the plan to

be completely realized when inherited.

Investors that secure their retirement savings with physical gold always have the option of taking their distributions “in-kind”. This means at any time you can have your precious metals sent directly to your home. Digital paper assets, which are subject to confiscation at the push of a button, will never have this option or advantage.

“...all the gains on metals once outside the plan can be completely realized, without having to give a major portion to the government.”


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Depository storage offers peace of mind and ultimate security. The safety and security of your precious metal investment is our number

one priority. Advantage Gold utilizes multiple private, non-government,

non-bank companies with a number of depository locations to protect

your physical gold: Brinks Global Services U.S.A. and the Delaware

Depository. All IRS approved depositories carry “all risk” insurance from

Lloyds of London and it is up to each individual investor to choose where

they wish to store their physical precious metals.

The depositories are located in jurisdictions with no sales tax on the

purchase, administration, or storage of precious metals. There are no

corporate net worth, personal inventory or transfer taxes applied to

physical bullion transactions.

All depository facilities will store your metals in fully allocated accounts, which means that at all times you are recognized as the sole owner of your bullion. You can be certain that your account details will always be held in strict confidence and never shared with third parties. In addition, both depositories are protected by a comprehensive all risk insurance policy from Lloyd’s of London, with the broadest insurance coverage in the industry.

BRINKS

Brinks is a household name when it comes to security, transportation, and storage and has experience protecting valuables since 1859. It sets the market standard for transportation, storage and safety in the precious metals industry and has worked extensively with mines, refineries, banks, dealers and private investors. It is a publicly traded, non-bank company with a long history of protecting customer assets. Thousands of companies across the globe entrust Brinks with their precious metals assets. Brinks is the largest global provider of secure armored transportation.

Brinks is an established nationwide provider of IRA custodian storage services. Brinks customers are fully protected in the event of severe business interruptions or bankruptcy. All customer assets are held in individual fully-allocated customer accounts, which protects them from any creditors of Brinks. The branch storage facilities are highly secure and protected by Brinks armed personnel, with modern and secure vaulting operations up to UL Class 3 standards. The branch facilities are a secure operation with state of the art motion, vibration, sound, and alarm monitoring systems.

DELAWARE DEPOSITORY

At the Delaware Depository the safety and security of your bullion is of utmost importance. This non-bank depository has created multiple layers of physical and electronic security to create one of the most secure operations of its kind. Dela-ware’s geographic location, away from the threats associated with major political and financial centers such as Washington DC and New York, offer an added layer of security and safety.

The Delaware Depository fully allocates all bullion to the ac-count holder and all metals are stored off-balance sheet. The bullion is safe from creditors because the Delaware Depository has no debt and does not lend any bullion entrusted to its care.

Bullion is protected by physically fortified, state-of-the-art security with extensive monitoring including motion, sound, vibration and metal detection services. Transportation ser-vices are provided by armored car shipping or fully insured shipping from UPS, FedEx, and USPS.

Your precious metals investment is available for an in-kind distribution at any time from the account, which means that you can have your gold and silver coins and bars sent directly to your home at any time. Most bullion moves are processed within 24 hours, providing you with ready access to your bullion and increased liquidity.

The safety and security of your precious metals investment is our number one priority.


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Convert your retirement account to a Gold IRA in three simple steps.AT ADVANTAGE GOLD WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON HAVING THE MOST ADVANCED IRA DEPARTMENT IN THE INDUSTRY AND WE AIM TO MAKE THIS ENTIRE PROCESS HASSLE-FREE FOR OUR VALUED CLIENTS.

Contact Us Call Advantage Gold at 800-341-8584 to speak with one of our

representatives who will walk you through the rollover process.

Your Advantage Gold representative will answer any questions you

have and help you set up your self-directed Gold IRA by guiding you

through the account application. Your new account can be set up

within minutes.

Transfer/Rollover After completing the necessary forms, our specialized IRA

Department will facilitate the transfer and guide you step-by-step

through the process. They will be in constant contact with you

throughout the process so that you will be informed every step of the

way. The transfer or rollover is an entirely tax-free and penalty-free

transaction.

Own Gold Once your Self Directed Gold IRA account has been funded, your

personal representative and metals specialist will help you create your

precious metals portfolio. The metals acquisition for your portfolio

will only be completed with your full approval and authorization.

Once the account has invested in physical precious metals, we will

ship your metals to the approved depository.

As easy as 1, 2, 3!


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Providing reliable investment growth strategies through

precious metals ownership.

We believe in relationships. Our success depends on the success of our

clients. We put clients first - and trusted long term relationships are a result of

our philosophy. We believe that investing in people provides the greatest return

and highest level of accountability.

We believe in transparency. We are committed to providing the best

investment options to meet clients’ goals. We believe educating our clients

builds trust and allows ownership in our process. Transparency makes our

process efficient, easy to understand and provides clarity for clients.

We believe in precious metals. We believe the most secure way to invest is

in physical assets such as precious metals. Advantage Gold is the first and only

company in the United States that has invested its entire pension plan into

physical precious metals stored at the very same facilities as our clients’ metals.

We pledge to educate and guide you through the whole process from start to finish. The roots of our company are from the education side of

financial services, and that is how we approach each precious

metals transaction. Education, understanding, and comfort

are the most important aspects of making sound financial

decisions. Our experienced precious metals experts will

guide you every step of the way.

“I HIGHLY R ECOM M END A DVA N TAGE GOLD TO A N YONE CONSIDER ING PR ECIOUS M ETA LS. BE ST EDUCATION, SERV ICE , A ND OV ER A LL E X PER IENCE I COU LD H AV E A SK ED FOR!”

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Secure your retirement with precious metals.ADVANTAGE GOLD IS RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER PRECIOUS METALS PROVIDER IN THE UNITED STATES WITH HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TRANSACTIONS TO DATE.

Advantage Gold was founded in 2014 and in just four years has changed the

face of the entire precious metals industry. The company provides unparalleled

education and focuses on building strong client relationships, through which

investors are able to specifically tailor their portfolios to meet their individual

needs and objectives.

Advantage Gold was selected as the #1 Trusted Gold IRA Company two years in a row by TrustLink customers voting in the the precious metals category. Created by the BBB in 2009, TrustLink is one of the most highly regarded review sites online.

FE ATU R ED ON:

Kirill Zagalsky | Managing Partner

ADVANTAGEGOLD

Adam Baratta | Managing Partner

Kirill Zagalsky is the CEO and Managing

Director of Advantage Gold. With nearly

two decades of financial market experience,

Zagalsky has guided thousands of investors and

over the past seven years has personally sold

more precious metals than any other individual

in the country. He is dedicated to ensuring

that every employee of Advantage Gold makes

customer satisfaction their top priority.

Adam Baratta is the Co-Founder and Managing

Director of Advantage Gold, and one of the most

dynamic voices in the field of investments and

precious metals today. Baratta is the author of

the critically-acclaimed book ‘Gold Is A Better

Way’ and has personally designed the preeminent

educational platform providing insight and

perspective into our economy, its history, and

future. He specializes in working with high net-

worth individuals and is featured at speaking

engagements and media outlets around the world.

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Choosing the right company to do business with is just as important of a decision as deciding to include precious metals in your portfolio.AT ADVANTAGE GOLD, WE CAN OFFER YOU QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRITY.

• We take an educational approach to investing and tailor any advice to each investor’s personal needs. We also pledge to be there for you throughout the life of the account.

• We deliver hassle-free setup of your IRA account, even contacting your current custodian or financial advisor. We pride ourselves on making the process as easy as possible for each client.

• Advantage Gold is a mint listed dealer with both the U.S. Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint.

• We have the best buy-back service in the industry. We pledge to buy back any metals purchased from us by our clients and we never charge any liquidation fees on buy-backs.

• Advantage Gold has excellent reviews on several professional consumer review websites. You’ll find our reviews on the Better Business Bureau, TrustLink, TrustPilot, Business Consumer Alliance, and numerous third-party review sites.

• We pride ourselves on our transparency throughout the entire process- from the initial education, to the transfer/rollover, acquisition of precious metals, and all through the lifetime of the account.

• Advantage Gold is built on family values, and we treat our employees and clients as an extension of that family.

ADVANTAGE GOLD IS A FAMILY. OUR CLIENTS

ARE AN EXTENSION OF US, AND ARE ONLY

TREATED ONE WAY. . . LIKE FAMILY.


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WHAT TO DO NEXT:

Talk to Advantage Gold to get started on a solid future.

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critical benefits of adding gold to your

portfolio. Most importantly, gold protects you

from two vulnerabilities that most other assets

are exposed to: market crashes and currency

risk.

Don’t let economic instability and risk destroy

the value of your retirement plan. Our top

precious metals experts are available to educate

and guide you through the whole process from

start to finish.

Contact our experts today and learn about how

you can protect your retirement with a Gold

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“PU RCH A SING GOLD IS SOM ETHING TH AT SEEM S V ERY COM PLICATED A ND OV ERW HELM ING , BU T A DVA N TAGE GOLD M A DE IT A BR EEZE . THE Y A NS W ER ED A LL M Y QU E STIONS A ND BROK E

DOW N THE DIFFER ENCE S BET W EEN M ETA LS IN A N E A S Y A ND DIGE STIBLE FOR M AT. ”

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The United States government currently allows certain bullion and premium coins to be held in an IRA.Also permitted are specific bars and rounds

produced by manufacturers accredited by NYMEX/

COMEX, LME, LBMA, NYSE/LIFFE/CBOT, AND

ISO-9000 that meet certain minimum fineness

requirements.

GOLD

ɒ American Eagle Coins

ɒ American Gold Buffaloes

ɒ Australian Kangaroo/Nugget Coins

ɒ Austrian Philharmonic Coins

ɒ Canadian Maple Leaf Coins

ɒ Canadian Wildlife Series .25 oz Coins

ɒ Credit Suisse/PAMP Suisse Bars

ɒ Proof American Eagle Coins

ɒ American Buffalo Bullion Coins

ɒ Various Rounds and Bars .995

SILVER


ɒ Austrian Vienna Philharmonic Coins

ɒ Australian Kookaburra Coins


ɒ Canadian Wildlife Series 1.5 oz Coins

ɒ Mexican Libertad Bullion Coins

ɒ Proof American Eagle Coins


PLATINUM


ɒ Austrian Philharmonic Coins

ɒ Australian Koala Coins



PALLADIUM




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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Introducing the 2018 Wolverine Reverse Proof in Gold & Silver.The 2018 ¼ oz 99.99% Pure Gold $10 Wolverine Reverse Proof and the 2018 ¾ oz 99.99%

Pure Silver $2 Wolverine Reverse Proof are excellent choices for your Gold IRA. Rendered

in exquisite detail by Royal Canadian Mint engravers, these IRA-approved, reverse proof

coins are ideal investments due to their gold and silver value and scarcity.

ɒ Crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint, they are made of 99.99% pure gold or silver. These coins are purer than both the American Gold and Silver Eagles.

ɒ Low Mintage: Initial guaranteed mintage is limited to only 20,000 units of gold and only 400,000 units of silver, adding a significant scarcity factor to these coins.

ɒ Both coins have a unique reverse proof finish.

ɒ The fractional, divisible denominations make them ideal for buying and selling, should a medium of barter and exchange be necessary.

ɒ The silver coin features a laser micro-engraved maple leaf privy with the numeral “18” denoting the coin’s year of issue. This cutting-edge security feature makes it one of the hardest coins to counterfeit on the market, and one of the safest investments for your portfolio.

Due to the low mintage and limited supplies of both of these coins, these precious metals assets won’t last. So, talk to your Advantage Gold representative today to see what’s available.


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AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE COINS

First issued in 1986 by the U.S. Mint, American Eagle Gold

Coins have quickly become one of the most popular gold

coins in the world.

By law, American Gold Eagle bullion coins can only be made with gold mined within The United States. Gold prices fluctuate, but the popularity of American Gold Eagle coins has only increased. The quality and purity are guaranteed by the United States government.

AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE COINS

The American Silver Eagle is the only silver bullion coin

actively produced by the United States Mint.

First issued in 1986, the American Silver Eagle coin is America’s only official investment-grade silver bullion coin. Struck solely in one troy oz denominations they are assured to possess one troy oz of 99.9% pure silver.

CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF COINS

The Royal Canadian Mint was founded in 1908 and has since produced some of the most rec-ognized and valued bullion, circulating, and numismatic coins. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is 24 karat and up to .9999 fine, pure gold. Since being introduced in 1979, it has become one of the world’s premier gold bullion coins.

AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS

The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is the first silver bullion coin that is denominated in Euros. Minted by the Austrian Mint in Vienna, the Austrian Silver Philharmonic coins are .999 pure silver and have a face value of €1.5 Euros.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERIES COINS

The Canadian Wildlife Series coins are minted by the Royal Canadian Mint at an exceptional fineness of .9999 in both gold and silver. The silver coins weigh 1.5 troy ounces, and have a face value of $8 Canadian. The gold coins are .25 oz which makes them fractional, divisional and denominational. An ideal asset for either IRA investment or barter and exchange. The Wildlife Series coins have a unique design every year and provide portfolio diversification as well as a critical hedge against paper assets.

CANADIAN SILVER MAPLE LEAF COINS

The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is among the purest of all silver coins. One of the world’s most recognizable silver coins is the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. First struck in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf coins contains 1 troy oz of pure silver. Minted in .9999 fine silver. The $5 Canadian silver maple leaf carries the highest face value of any silver bullion coin face.

INVESTMENT GRADE GOLD & SILVER BARS

Only bars of the finest quality and from internationally recognized and respected refiners are permitted inside of Individual Retirement Accounts. Gold bars must have a minimum pureness of .995%. The most popular sizes of gold bars are 1oz, 10oz, and kilo bars (32.15oz). Silver bars must have a minimum fineness requirement of .999%. The most popular sizes of silver bars are 1oz, 100oz, and 1,000oz.


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Frequently Asked Questions.WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON PUTTING EDUCATION FIRST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXPLICITLY LISTED HERE, PLEASE CALL AN EXPERT AT 800-341-8584.

ɒ What is a Precious Metals IRA?

A Precious Metals IRA is a self-directed individual retirement account that allows ownership of physical precious metals. All retirement accounts can give you tax advantages, but there are several types of IRAs that offer different protections and options for a variety of assets. With a Self Directed IRA, not only can you hold paper assets like stocks and bonds, but you can also hold physical precious metals in the form of coins and bars. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which types of precious metals you want in your account.

ɒ Which retirement accounts are eligible for a Gold IRA Rollover?

Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)*, 401(K)*, 403(B)*, 457 (B)*, Pension plan*, Tax-sheltered annuity. *Some restrictions apply. Please call an Advantage Gold executive to see if your plan qualifies.

ɒ What happens to the gold?

In order to comply with IRS requirements and regulations, gold deposited into an IRA must be stored in a bank, insured credit union, or trust company subject to supervision and examination by a state banking commissioner or agency. Advantage Gold recommends using approved non-bank storage such as Brinks or the Delaware Depository.

ɒ Can I hold the metals?

Ultimately it is up to you where you want to store your precious metals. Clients can choose to hold their metals on a tax-deferred basis at depositories or select to take distributions of the metals “in-kind.” Please be advised that in-kind distributions from IRAs are taxable events and to check with your tax professional before taking such action.

ɒ Do I have access to the gold in my IRA?

Yes. You may visit and inspect your metals at the depositories at any time. You can also have your metals shipped to you directly anytime you are ready for distribution. Please note that “in-kind” distributions from precious metals IRAs, just like traditional IRAs, may trigger various tax actions.

ɒ How do I know what type of metal I have in my IRA?

It is completely up to you which metals you wish to own in your IRA. You will select the specific portfolio for your account before we make any sort of acquisition. Once the purchase is complete, and the metals are at the storage facility, you will have online access to your account statements which will have an itemized report of your metals down to the year they were minted. Remember, you are buying a physical asset that you own, and thus you will have an exact inventory of your specific items!

ɒ How long should I keep gold in my IRA?

You can sell your gold at anytime, there is no required timeframe or restrictive contract when you buy and sell gold. It is important to consider that every investment has risks, but typically physical gold is viewed as a long-term investment. We recommend a conservative 5-7 year hold in order to ideally reap the full benefit of ownership. However, market and economic conditions should be taken into consideration as current conditions can inf luence the length of time gold should be kept.

ɒ When can I start taking distributions from my traditional IRA?

Anytime. You can begin penalty-free withdrawals from an IRA at age 59 1/2. Any funds you withdraw before that age, in most cases, are subject to a 10% penalty. You must begin annual withdrawals (Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs) at age 70 1/2.

ɒ How do I liquidate a Precious Metals IRA account?

One particular advantage of a gold IRA account is that when you start taking distributions, you can either take physical possession of your metals or liquidate them for cash based on their current market value.

ɒ If I already have an IRA or another type of retirement account, can I transfer it into a precious metals IRA?

All IRA and former employer-sponsored plans are eligible for tax-free rollovers. Additionally, most active employer-sponsored plans become eligible for a rollover after the age of 59 ½. These account transfers are generally penalty-free and tax-free!

ɒ How do I determine if I am eligible for a transfer or rollover?

Simply contact Advantage Gold, and one of our skilled IRA professionals will help you quickly and efficiently determine your eligibility and provide you with all of the necessary forms to process the transaction.

ɒ Are there alternatives to investing in a Precious Metals IRA with Advantage Gold?

Yes! If you do not wish to alter your IRA or start a new one, we can also provide direct delivery services in precious metals. We can deliver anything you could buy within an IRA as well as rare coins that have enormous collectible and scarcity value.

ɒ Can I still make contributions to a precious metals IRA and how much can I contribute?

Generally, anyone under age 70 ½ who earns income from employment, including self-employment, can make annual contributions to an IRA. To find out up to date contribution limits, please contact your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans.

ɒ Once my IRA is set up and I make the purchase of the metals, what do I actually get?

You will be the owner of specific gold, silver, or platinum coins or bars that will be inventoried and stored for you at an IRS-approved storage facility should you choose to keep the metals tax deferred. All metals will be listed on your statements which you can view online and/or with quarterly paper statements.


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Glossary of Terms ɒ Bullion

Bullion refers to both, coins and bars of a high level of purity. Bullion coins are contemporary precious metal coins minted by official agencies for investment purposes. Bullion bars must have a minimum acceptable fineness of 99.5% according to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Many investment-grade bullion coins and bars are permitted for inclusion in an IRA.

ɒ Capital Gains TaxA tax levied on profit from the sale of property or of an investment.

ɒ Debt CeilingAn upper limit set on the amount of money that a government may borrow. Gold tends to increase in value while the U.S. debt limit is raised.

ɒ Debt-to-GDP RatioThe ratio between a country’s government debt (a cumulative amount) and its gross domestic product (GDP) (measured in years). A low debt-to-GDP ratio indicates an economy that produces and sells goods and services sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt.

ɒ DiversificationA risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio.

ɒ Fiat MoneyFiat currencies have no intrinsic value and are used solely as payment. Fiat currencies are not backed by any physical commodity but simply derive their value from the strength of the government that issues it.

ɒ Self-Directed IRAA Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account allows for alternative investments for retirement savings. Self-Directed IRAs can contain traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as well as physical assets such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These are also referred to as “precious metal” IRAs. Precious Metal IRAs are “self-directed” because they permit a wider range of alternative investments than a traditional IRA.

ɒ Hyperinf lationMonetary inflation occurring at a very high rate. (i.e. Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and Weimar Germany)

ɒ Investment GradeGold bullion that meets the defined minimum purity requirements is also called investment grade gold or just investment gold.

ɒ KaratsThis unit measures the purity, also called the fineness, of a precious metal product. The highest level is 24-karat, at which the gold content is at minimum 99.9%. A 22-karat gold coin contains 91.67% gold.

ɒ LiquidityLiquidity measures how easily and quickly an asset can be sold. Gold and silver bullion has a high degree of liquidity because these coins and bars are recognized around the world and accepted across all currency pairings.

ɒ Mint StateMint State or (MS) stands for the quality and condition of a certified coin. MS ratings range from MS 60 to MS 70 and are issued by independent grading agencies such as the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).

ɒ Negative Interest RateInstead of receiving money on deposits, depositors must pay regularly to keep their money with the bank.

ɒ Negative ReturnThis occurs when an investment has a financial loss or decline in value during a specific period of time.

ɒ NumismaticsIn contrast to bullion coins, numismatic coins are rare, collectible coins. Each individual coin can differ widely in price due to rarity, quality, mint date and other factors. These coins are not as closely linked to the precious metal’s spot price and are not allowed in an IRA.

ɒ Market ValueThe market value of a coin refers to the current resale price on the open market. This is not the spot price but the actual value of the particular precious metal coin on the market.

ɒ ProofProof refers to the unique finish of a particular precious metal coin. Proof coins are double struck and often minted with special dies on a much more limited basis. Proof coins often trade at a significant premium to bullion coins.

ɒ Quantitative EasingThe introduction of new money into the money supply by a central bank. It is a monetary policy used by central banks to stimulate the economy. Quantitative easing lowers interest rates, increases the money supply, and often devalues the underlying fiat currency.

ɒ Spot PriceThe spot price is the current market price at which an asset is bought or sold for immediate payment and delivery. In the precious metals markets, the spot price most often refers to the price on the global exchange markets such as the COMEX. It can also be thought of as the theoretical value of the metal before it is converted to an investment grade coin or bar.

ɒ Troy OunceThe troy ounce is the standard English measurement for the weight of precious metals. One troy ounce is equal to 1.097 regular ounces or 31.103 grams.

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