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Safeguard Your Future With a Precious Metals IRA

Protect Your Savings Witha Precious Metals IRA3

4 How to Get Started

IRA-Approved BullionProducts5

6 Offshore and DomesticStorage Options

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IRA-Approved Custodians

9 Frequently Asked Questions

11 About Asset StrategiesInternational

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Protect Your Savings Withan ASI Precious Metals IRA

Precious metals IRAs allow you to hold physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium in yourtax-deferred retirement account. In the midst of today’s economic uncertainties and marketvolatility, a precious metals IRA with ASI provides many benefits and an added layer ofprotection that other IRAs cannot.

Diversification for your retirement portfolio - Physical precious metals in your IRA limitsyour exposure to market volatility because your portfolio includes assets other than mutualfunds and securities. By diversifying your assets, you are not solely dependent on thedollar's strength or movements. When you invest in alternative assets, such as preciousmetals for diversification, you can help reduce your overall financial risk.

Hedge against inflation and market volatility -There’s a reason why investors are turning toprecious metals. Gold has proven itself throughout history to maintain its purchasing powerduring economic instability. During inflation, the dollar can plummet tremendously, but goldgenerally reacts inversely. Precious metals in your IRA can help preserve your wealth duringthese uncertain economic times.

Greater freedom and flexibility - With a self-directed precious metals IRA, you have thefreedom and flexibility to decide exactly what you want to hold in your account. The makeupof your portfolio is determined by your own investment choices. Other IRAs, however, aredetermined by your employer or fund manager and include limited asset selections on whichyou cannot expand.

More distribution options - When you are eligible to make withdrawals from yourretirement account, you have the option to take physical possession of your precious metals.This gives you the opportunity to re-invest your metals in order to grow your assets. You alsohave the option of liquidating your precious metals. These benefits are only available withprecious metals in your IRA; something that mutual funds and stocks cannot offer.

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Setting up a precious metals IRA doesn’t have to be complicated nor challenging. Theprocess involves three key players – the IRA custodian, ASI (dealer), and yourself.

If you’re worried about choosing an IRA custodian, ASI has a working relationship with avariety of trusted custodians from which you can choose.

There are also requirements and guidelines specifying what type of metals you can purchasewith IRA funds along with how your assets are stored. ASI can help you stay compliant withevery IRA requirement and store in approved and secured facilities.

How to Get Started:

Diversify Your IRA in 3 Simple Steps

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Open an Account Fund Your Account Choose Your Metals

Speak with an ASI IRASpecialist about opening

an account by calling800-831-0007.

You can fund your accountthrough a rollover, transferand/or direct contribution.

ASI can assist you whereverpossible with this step.

Confirm the exact assetand amount you would like

to allocate to your IRA.

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ASI Makes InvestingSecure and Easy

How to Get Started:

Diversify Your IRA in 3 Simple Steps

IRA-Approved BullionProducts

Other IRA-approved products are available with the following purities:

Minimum gold fineness: .999*Minimum silver fineness: .999Minimum platinum fineness: .9995Minimum palladium fineness: .9995

90% Junk Silver bags are not eligible for precious metals IRA investing.*American Gold Eagle coins are the only exception to the minimum fineness standard.

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Offshore IRA-ApprovedOptions With ASI

You can store your assets offshore through StrategicWealth Preservation (SWP), an offshore IRA-approvedprecious metal depository. SWP, is independently ownedand privately operated, located in the Cayman Islands.They provide fully allocated, segregated and insuredstorage within their state-of-the-art security system. SWPalso does not have any wealth-reporting requirements tothe Cayman or any foreign governments.

You can use your IRA to hold offshore gold, silver andplatinum with Perth Mint Certificates. The Perth Mintoffers extremely low premium and free storage forspecific metals. Your certificates are 100% backed byphysical metal and are offered by the world’s onlygovernment guaranteed program (Government ofWestern Australia). ASI is the leading Perth-ApprovedU.S. dealer who can help you hold offshore Perth MintCertificates in your IRA.

Strategic Wealth Preservation - Cayman Islands

Perth Mint Certificates - Perth, Australia

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Some clients prefer to store their precious metals offshore for additional safety, privacy,and diversification across borders. If you choose to store your assets offshore, here aresome excellent options that provide competitive storage rates.

Offshore IRA-ApprovedOptions With ASI

IDS Delaware is located directly in the heart of America’sprimary business corridor near New Castle, Delaware.They are a depository of all four precious metals andoffer security-conscious clients tailored services onrequest for inspections, import and export assistance,and special packaging.

IDS Toronto is Canada’s first full-service LBMA andIIROC-approved precious metals depository specializingin secure custodial storage and shipping for corporateentities and individual investors. They offer fullysegregated and allocated secure storage with an all-riskinsurance protection underwritten by the world’sleading specialty insurance provider.

International Depository Services - Toronto

International Depository Services - Delaware

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Domestic IRA-ApprovedOptions With ASI

Approved IRA Custodians

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Canyon, TX Murray, KY

Louisville, CO Oakland, CA

Westlake, OH Oak Brook, IL

Speak with an ASI Specialist at 800‐831‐0007 to find out whichIRA Custodian is best for you!

Q. Can I have more than one IRA?

A. Yes, you can have multiple IRAs, but your total annual contribution limits remain at thesame maximum regardless of how many IRAs you have.

Q. Who is eligible for a precious metals IRA?

A. Anyone who is under age 70½ and has earned income is eligible for a precious metals IRA.

Q. Can I rollover or transfer an existing IRA to a precious metals IRA?

A. Yes, your IRA custodian can help you rollover or transfer your existing IRA into a preciousmetals IRA. Qualified IRA accounts include: Traditional IRA, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k), and403(b). Your IRA custodian can provide you with specific details.

Q. Why can’t I hold metals in my current IRA?

A. Select IRAs allow you to hold precious metals. Most IRAs, however, have restrictions onqualified assets. Speak with your IRA custodian to find out if your IRA is eligible for preciousmetals. ASI can work with any IRA custodian you choose, as long as they work with preciousmetals. ASI also has a working relationship with a variety of IRA custodians as well.

Q. Can I choose where my precious metals IRA are stored?

A. Your precious metals IRA must be stored at an IRA-approved storage facility. The locationof the storage facility depends on the IRA custodian you choose. Some IRA custodians giveyou a choice of multiple storage facility options.

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Q. What are the custodian and storage fees?

A. Fees will vary depending on the size of your account and metal holdings in yourdepository. Please contact your IRA custodian or your depository of choice to learn moreabout fees.

Q. What is the minimum dollar amount for an IRA purchase at ASI?

A. IRA purchases will typically exceed the minimum amount of 1-ounce of gold and 100ounces of silver. The minimum for the IRA Perth Mint Certificate is $10,000 to start and$5,000 to make additional amounts.

Q. Do I have to distribute precious metals in my IRA if I am subject to the RequiredMinimum Distribution (RMD)?

A. The RMD works with precious metals in exactly the same way as with any other qualifiedasset. The current market value of your precious metals holdings determines your RMD forany year, but you can distribute the required amount from any of your qualified assets andleave your metals holdings intact.

Speak with an ASI Specialist for a full list of your IRA options bycalling 800‐831‐0007!

In these unpredictable and uncertain times, ASI is committed to helping you add stability toyour retirement portfolio and give you peace of mind for your future. We have a dedicated andknowledgeable staff ready to assist you with your asset protection and wealth building needs.

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*Asset Strategies International is neither a financial advisor nor a tax advisor. The statements made in this guide are forinformational purposes only and is not intended for individual investment advice. The information is obtained from sources webelieve to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate. Precious metals, like all investments, carry capital risk. Allinvestors should seek independent tax advice from a qualified professional if they wish to make precious metals investments. 11

Asset Strategies International (ASI), founded in 1982, is an innovator in alternative assetownership, including precious metals, foreign currencies and global asset protection.

Co-Founders Michael Checkan and the late, Glen O. Kirsch, believe wealth must be protectedby diversifying across currencies, across countries, and across investments. The world'seconomy is precarious and requires precautionary measures.

"In these unpredictable and uncertain times, ASI is committed to helping you add stability to yourportfolio and give you peace-of-mind."

-Rich Checkan, President and COO

ASI has been assisting clients with precious metals IRAs for over 19 years. We have adedicated and knowledgeable staff ready to assist you with all your asset protection andwealth building needs. Our highly trained and educated Preferred Client Relationsrepresentatives can answer all of your questions, discuss your options, and assist you withinternational and domestic asset protection and investment needs.

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