Media Mentions & Expert Commentary
Maitland Wealth is an independent retirement and precious metals research publisher. We provide clear, plain-English research and analysis on retirement accounts, Gold IRAs, precious metals, and custodial structures. We also research who stores and protects these assets, helping readers better understand retirement accounts, custodians, and precious metals.
Our lead researcher, Steve Maitland, and Maitland Wealth's research have been featured, quoted, or cited across leading financial and news publications for commentary on retirement accounts, precious metals, Gold IRAs, and retirement policy.
Featured, Quoted & Cited Across Leading Financial Publications
Independent media coverage featuring Maitland Wealth research and commentary.
The publications below independently selected, quoted, or cited Maitland Wealth research and commentary. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.
USA TODAY
Gold Price Outlook & Market Forecasts
Provided independent market analysis on the likelihood of gold returning to $5,000, examining the economic factors influencing future price movements.
Read Original Article →Investing.com
IRA Fees & Markups
Research cited regarding Gold IRA fees and hidden markups affecting retirement portfolios.
Read Original Article →U.S. News & World Report
Gold Funds & Retirement Accounts
Discussed how some investors use gold funds alongside traditional retirement accounts during periods of market volatility.
Read Original Article →Yahoo! Finance
Retirement Rules & Access
Quoted on how proposed federal changes to 401(k) matching programs could impact retirement savings for middle-class and low-income workers.
Read Original Article →USA TODAY
Buying & Selling Metals
Featured expert insight breaking down the mechanics of precious metals investing, specifically comparing how easy it is to sell different types of physical gold and silver.
Read Original Article →Fortune
Researching IRA Companies
Commentary providing a clear, step-by-step framework for everyday investors to evaluate Gold IRA companies, focusing on hidden fees and secure storage options.
Read Original Article →GOBankingRates
Retirement Account Analysis
Insights into historical asset behavior during policy shifts and navigating situations where employers suspend their 401(k) matching contributions.
Read Original Article →The Economic Times
Silver Investing Basics
Explained why everyday investors often prefer smaller "junk silver" coins over large bars for flexibility, comparing them to fractional currency that is easy to sell.
Read Original Article →World At Large
New Uses for Silver
Expert commentary on how the massive growth of data centers and modern manufacturing is transforming silver from traditional money into a highly demanded industrial metal.
Read Original Article →MSN
401(k) Policy Shifts
Quoted on how a proposed federal 401(k) match program could remove cost barriers and primarily benefit gig workers and employees at small businesses.
Read Original Article →Additional media appearances and citations are added as new publications are released.
Featured Commentary
Selected excerpts from recent independent publications quoting Steve Maitland and Maitland Wealth research.
"Performance of the FSAGX has been excellent recently due to low real interest rates and purchases by central banks."
U.S. News
Topic: Gold Funds & Portfolio Diversification
"Some investors buy junk silver for flexibility and easy resale... it works like fractional currency and helps avoid high premiums."
Economic Times
Topic: Silver Investing
"With such constant structural demand, silver is effectively becoming a mixed metal these days... The industrial element will simply take over."
World At Large
Topic: Industrial Demand & Precious Metals
Areas of Expertise
We provide independent research and commentary across the following topics.
🏦 Gold IRA Research
- Reviewing Gold IRA companies
- Explaining IRS rules for metals
- Comparing custodial structures and fees
- Tracking industry trends
🪙 Precious Metals
- How the gold and silver markets work
- Research into asset behavior during market volatility
- Historical performance during inflationary periods
- New uses for metals in technology
📈 Retirement Research
- Research into retirement savings options
- Analysis of retirement account structures
- Retirement policy developments
- Historical market and asset research
📊 401(k) Analysis
- Understanding workplace retirement plans
- Research into plan rules and withdrawal provisions
- How different plans are set up
🔍 Custodian Due Diligence
- Breaking down hidden fees
- Researching who stores and protects retirement assets
- Reviewing security and insurance
- Checking company backgrounds
⚖️ Retirement Policy
- Following new government rules
- Changes to how Americans save
- Analysis of retirement-related legislative developments
About Steve Maitland
Founder & Lead Researcher
Featured in Investing.com, U.S. News, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Fortune, MSN, Economic Times and other financial publications.
Steve Maitland is the founder of Maitland Wealth. He is an independent researcher and publisher who focuses on retirement accounts, precious metals, and custodial due diligence.
Frequently quoted by national news outlets, Steve specializes in translating complicated financial news into plain English so readers can better understand complex retirement and precious metals topics.
Learn more about Steve's research background, media appearances, and published articles on his Author Profile.
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Research & Editorial Standards
Maitland Wealth believes in complete transparency. We are independent publishers. The commentary we provide to the press and the guides on our website are built upon:
- ✔ Information available to the public
- ✔ Official fee documents from companies
- ✔ Storage and security agreements
- ✔ Government and IRS guidelines
- ✔ Our own independent comparison methods
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Media Enquiries
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