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Tim Schmidt, Sr. — Gold IRA Investor and Entrepreneur
Tim founded NetCoalition to educate readers about alternative investments. He has held a Self-Directed IRA for over 10 years, using it to invest in real estate, businesses, cryptocurrency, and precious metals. Originally from the Midwest, he currently resides in Weston, Florida.
He discovered his passion for investing after losing his savings in the 2008 financial crisis, which drove him to diversify — with precious metals becoming a core part of his strategy.
Credentials:
- Entrepreneur, Accredited Investor, and best-selling author (2019). Holds a B.A. from St. John’s University and has been covering precious metals since 2012.
- He began his career in digital marketing doing SEO sales, still consults Florida businesses through his company Website Rescue, and published a motivational book for entrepreneurs — Amplifying Average — which became an Amazon bestseller.
- His expertise has earned him recognition from major outlets including USA Today and CNBC, where he’s offered insights on gold investing benefits and pitfalls.
- His views on investing have also been published in Yahoo! Finance, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.
He also is a featured editor and weekly contributor to these sites: GoldIRACustodians.com, GoldIRAInvesting.com, BestSilverIRACompanies.com, and more.
Sean Webster – Senior Contributor
Trusted CPA & Fractional Controller with 10+ Years Leading Accounting Operations
As a CPA and the Controller of a large, global company, I bring over a decade of hands-on expertise in every aspect of accounting and finance. Whether you’re a small business needing reliable bookkeeping or a growing company looking for a strategic financial partner, I’m here to help you get clarity, compliance, and confidence in your numbers.