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Gregory Walsh, ChFC® — Chartered Financial Consultant • 14 years in retirement portfolio management
Last updated: January 2026 | Next review: April 2026 • Sources: IRS Publication 590-B (2025), SEC Investor Alert on Self-Directed IRAs (2022), FINRA.org, World Gold Council Demand Trends 2025
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