Advantage Gold presents two brand ambassadors on its own site, Benny Johnson and Jason Hanson, each with a partner page of his own. A third voice, Mark Levin, appears in a quoted testimonial on the same partner pages, and the sections below cover each of the three.
The details here come from Advantage Gold’s partner pages, checked on September 29, 2026, and we print only what those pages record.
The ambassadors and the quote at a glance
| Name | Role on the site | What the site records |
|---|---|---|
| Benny Johnson | Ambassador | A quote on his partner page and a description of a national audience |
| Jason Hanson | Ambassador | A partner page that describes him as a former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author |
| Mark Levin | Quoted testimonial | A quote that appears on both partner pages and on the guide page |
Benny Johnson
Advantage Gold presents Benny Johnson as a brand ambassador, and his partner page describes him as reaching a national audience. The page quotes him saying “I trust Advantage Gold with my precious metals investments” and calling the company “the real deal.”
An ambassador with a national audience gives the company reach with buyers who already follow him, and it tells you the company is comfortable putting a public name beside its own. That is the value of the role to you, because it points you to a company you can then check against the record.
Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson is the second ambassador Advantage Gold presents on its site, and his partner page describes him as a former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author. The page speaks to preparation and protection, and it records his trust in Advantage Gold with his own precious metals.
His background suits the topic, since preparation and protection are among the reasons buyers add gold to a retirement plan. You can read the page yourself on the Advantage Gold site, and our full Advantage Gold review sets the company’s record beside it.
Mark Levin
Mark Levin appears as a quoted testimonial on both partner pages and on the guide page, in the words “the only Gold IRA Company I trust.” The site does not label him an ambassador, so we treat the line as a testimonial and print it exactly as the site records it.
What an endorsement means for a buyer
An ambassador is a public figure a company presents beside its brand, and Advantage Gold gives each of its two a dedicated page on its own site, which is how you can read about them here. An endorsement is a recommendation from someone who says he trusts the company, and it is not a guarantee of any outcome for your account.
For a buyer, that makes an endorsement a good reason to look closer and a poor substitute for the numbers. The numbers are strong on their own. Advantage Gold holds an A+ grade from the BBB with accreditation since August 8, 2014, a AAA from the Business Consumer Alliance, and a 4.8 Trustpilot score from 1,920 reviews, and our is it legit page walks through each source.
What to check after an endorsement
An endorsement earns a closer look, and three checks turn that look into a decision. Read the fee schedule on our fees page, which starts with a $50 setup fee and a $100 yearly administration fee from a $5,000 minimum. Confirm who holds the account and the metal, which are STRATA Trust Company or Equity Trust Company and Brink's Global Services USA (Los Angeles or Salt Lake City) or Delaware Depository (Wilmington, DE). Then ask your account executive any question the partner pages leave open, since that person is your contact from application to sale.
How this page relates to our own role
Gold IRA Digest is compensated by partners, including Advantage Gold, and we disclose that at the top of every partner page. Our how it makes money page explains where the company’s revenue comes from, and our pros and cons page sets out fit.
Who it fits, and who should look elsewhere
The endorsements suit a buyer who takes comfort from trusted public voices and then wants the fees, the custodian and the ratings to back them up, which Advantage Gold’s record does. It is our top pick for first-time buyers, and our rollover guide shows what the process looks like.
Advantage Gold fits less well below its $5,000 minimum, and it fits less well if you want live chat, since the company works by phone, email and contact form. Direct purchases outside an IRA also carry shipping and insurance charges. If any of that matters, compare matched companies against your balance, or start at Advantage Gold's site.
Common questions
Who endorses Advantage Gold?
Advantage Gold names two ambassadors on its site, Benny Johnson and Jason Hanson. A testimonial from Mark Levin also appears on both partner pages and on the guide page.
Is Mark Levin an Advantage Gold ambassador?
No. The site quotes Mark Levin calling Advantage Gold 'the only Gold IRA Company I trust' on both partner pages and the guide page, and it does not label him an ambassador.
Who is Jason Hanson?
Jason Hanson is a former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author. His partner page on the Advantage Gold site speaks to preparation and protection.
What does an ambassador endorsement mean for me?
It is a public figure putting his name beside the company, and it works as one input among several. Your own decision rests on the fees, the custodian and the ratings.
Does Gold IRA Digest work with Advantage Gold?
Yes. Gold IRA Digest is compensated by partners including Advantage Gold, and the disclosure at the top of each page explains how that works.
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