State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Missouri
Federal rules treat every gold IRA the same — the real differences between states sit at the edges, and they are real money. On the way in: Missouri waives sales tax on qualifying bullion outright — purchases of any size go untaxed. On the way out: Missouri taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income, with no blanket retirement exclusion.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Missouri fact (state revenue publications, with check dates), and where approved storage sits. Where a rule is in flux, we say so on the page.
Rated gold IRA companies serving Missouri
Scores come from our national comparison (five weighted criteria, published methodology). State changes what you pay around the purchase — not the service quality you should expect.
| Company | Overall | Fees | Feedback | Min. investment | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Gold Investments | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Varies — see review | Encino, California (16830 Ventura Blvd, Suite 326) [verify — many readers assume Texas because of the company's Texas depository marketing] |
| GoldStar Trust | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A (custodian) | Amarillo, TX |
| Augusta Precious Metals | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | $50,000 for cash or IRA purchases | Casper, WY [verify — BBB profile lists a Beverly Hills, CA address] |
| Advantage Gold | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000–$25,000 | Austin, TX |
| Birch Gold Group | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | $5,000 recommended minimum | 309 Court Avenue, Suite 809, Des Moines, IA 50309 [verify — historically associated with Beverly Hills, CA] |
| Goldco | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $25,000 generally required for gold IRA… | Woodland Hills, CA |
| American Hartford Gold | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Lear Capital | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Preserve Gold | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000–$25,000 | Woodland Hills, California |
| Regal Assets | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | $5,000 | Burbank, CA |
Scale 1–5. Criteria and caps: methodology.
Buying bullion in Missouri: sales tax
Missouri exempts qualifying bullion (at least 900 parts per 1,000 purity) and investment coins (minted after 1800, traded primarily for metal value) from state and local sales tax (RSMo §144.815, enacted by SB 153 in 2023).
Watch: The 2023 law removed the prior $2,000 threshold — qualifying sales are exempt at any amount.
Source: Missouri DOR — Sales & Use Tax Exemptions · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Missouri
Missouri taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 4.7% (2025).
Source: Missouri Department of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Missouri options
IRS rules bar self-storage: your metals sit with an approved depository your custodian uses. Storage choice affects fees and logistics more than most buyers expect — here is what Missouri investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Missouri IRA investors. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Regional storage hubs; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Missouri cities
Local pages for the largest Missouri cities are being prepared:
- Kansas City in progress
- St. Louis in progress
- Springfield in progress
- Independence in progress
- Columbia in progress