About Goldpedia

My Expertise & Certifications

• Financial Markets (with Honors Distinction) – Yale University

• Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Courses – The Royal Mint Precious Metals Academy

• Commodity & Currency Hedging – Rutgers University

• Introduction to Precious Metals – CME Group Institute

• Understanding Financial Markets – University of Geneva

• Fundamentals of Finance – University of Pennsylvania

My Personal Investment Philosophy

My educational mission is built on the core belief that tangible assets are essential for true wealth security. My experience analyzing volatile markets, especially the immense counterparty risk in crypto and the often frustrating volatility of traditional stocks, led me to physical precious metals. I value gold and silver because they're set apart from typical market fluctuations and centralized systems, and their unique stability makes them a necessity for any retirement portfolio.

The Mission

To educate people on gold and silver investing. Helping people understand how it works, the benefits, tax implications, market dynamics, and more. Giving you the essential knowledge you need to confidently invest in precious metals.

The Vision

To have improved the lives of many investors who have been searching for a haven asset. Providing easily understandable information on gold and silver investing, so they know the true value of gold and silver for their investments or retirement.

What You'll Find on Goldpedia

Goldpedia is your comprehensive resource for precious metals investing. I provide accessible, in-depth, and accurate information designed to empower every investor.

My content covers:

• Precious Metals Investing: Detailed guides on gold and silver, including Gold IRAs, market dynamics, benefits, and associated risks.

• Technicalities & Nuances: Practical insights into tax implications, weights, sizes, and other essential details for informed precious metals ownership.

• Holistic Financial Understanding: Connections between precious metals and broader finance topics such as wealth management, retirement planning, investing, budgeting, and savings strategies.

My aim is to deliver easy to understand information, enabling you to become a confident and knowledgeable investor in gold and silver.

About Jordan McCaleb

My name is Jordan McCaleb, the Founder of Goldpedia. I am a precious metals investment researcher dedicated to making information on gold IRAs for retirees and the benefits of gold and silver accessible.

My Verifiable Experience Includes:

• Industry Due Diligence: Comparative analysis of the top industry-leading Gold IRA providers (including Augusta Precious Metals, Goldco, American Hartford Gold, and Birch Gold Group) and major custodians (Equity Trust, etc.) to ensure compliance and service quality.

• Specialized Due Diligence & Product Focus: Authored and edited over 60 focused guides dedicated solely to the fee structure, compliance, and product offerings of Augusta Precious Metals.

• Market Analysis: Continuous, dedicated analysis of global gold prices and central bank purchasing trends for over a year to ground all educational content in current data.

• Content Authority: Authored and edited over 195 comprehensive guides (including technical analysis, IRA compliance, and macroeconomic drivers), establishing Goldpedia as an authoritative source for global gold and silver education.

While AI assists in content creation, I personally research and meticulously review all information before finalizing to ensure the highest standard of accuracy and relevance for your investment journey.

Jordan McCaleb

Precious Metals Investment Researcher