Professional Partners
Specialized Support for Your Clients and Business
Kaufman Precious Metals works with attorneys, fiduciaries, CPAs, wealth advisors, estate professionals, jewelers, coin dealers, and other qualified partners requiring a knowledgeable resource for physical precious-metal assets.
Responsive Timely professional communication
Market-informed Wholesale, collector, and refinery context
Discreet Respect for clients and relationships
Documented Clear proposals and settlement records
A Specialized Resource
Physical Precious Metals Often Fall Outside the Usual Process
Attorneys, fiduciaries, advisors, estate professionals, and businesses may encounter jewelry, coins, bullion, sterling, or complete collections without having a dedicated resource to evaluate or liquidate those assets.
KPM provides focused precious-metals knowledge while respecting the existing relationship between the professional and the client. Engagements are designed around clear roles, discreet service, and straightforward communication.
For industry partners, KPM considers the nature of the material and the market most relevant to that asset, including applicable wholesale, dealer, collector, and refinery channels.
Live Professional Market Desk
Current Precious-Metal Reference Prices
Live market context supports informed conversations before an item-specific evaluation or purchase proposal.
Retrieving live market data…
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Palladium
Indicative USD spot prices per troy ounce supplied by public market-data feeds. Prices may be delayed and do not represent a KPM purchase offer.
Who We Work With
Trusted Advisors and Industry Professionals
KPM supports professionals, businesses, and qualified individuals who need a knowledgeable resource for physical precious metals.
Attorneys
Support for clients navigating estates, asset transitions, settlements, and other matters involving precious metals.
Fiduciaries & Executors
Structured review of inherited jewelry, coins, bullion, sterling, and accumulated collections.
CPAs & Wealth Advisors
A specialist for clients holding physical metals outside their traditional investment portfolios.
Estate Professionals
Assistance for estate-sale companies, liquidators, organizers, and professionals handling inherited assets.
Jewelers & Dealers
A professional market for qualifying jewelry inventory, coins, bullion, scrap, and related precious-metal material.
Collectors & Investors
Private evaluation of significant coin collections, bullion positions, and other qualifying holdings.
Partner Services
Flexible Support for Different Professional Needs
Engagements may involve an individual client referral, an entire estate, business inventory, a bullion position, or an ongoing professional relationship.
Client Referrals
A discreet precious-metals specialist for professionals whose clients need assistance understanding or selling physical assets.
- Private consultations
- Professional communication
- Clear purchase proposals
- Respect for the referral relationship
Estate & Fiduciary Support
Structured evaluation and potential acquisition of inherited or accumulated precious-metal holdings.
- Jewelry and watches
- Coins and bullion
- Sterling and silver
- Mixed or unsorted collections
Wholesale Acquisition
Purchase consideration for qualifying dealer inventory, collections, bullion, jewelry, and other precious-metal assets.
- Individual transactions
- Mixed inventory
- Complete holdings
- Ongoing relationships
Refinery Material
Evaluation of qualifying gold, silver, platinum, and palladium material with consideration for recovery and refinery economics.
- Scrap precious metals
- Broken jewelry
- Mixed metal lots
- Qualifying commercial material
Bullion Transactions
Market-informed purchase proposals for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium investment products.
- Bars and rounds
- Government-minted coins
- Private-mint products
- Substantial positions
Coin & Numismatic Holdings
Review of investment, historic, certified, foreign, and collectible coins with attention to the appropriate market.
- Gold and silver coins
- Certified material
- Individual rarities
- Complete collections
Why Work With KPM
A Professional Extension of Your Existing Relationship
When you introduce a client or business opportunity to another specialist, that specialist’s conduct reflects on your own professional relationship.
KPM approaches each engagement with discretion, responsive communication, clear expectations, and respect for the role of the referring professional.
Discuss a Potential RelationshipRelevant Market Knowledge
Consideration of the market most appropriate for each asset, including dealer, collector, wholesale, and refinery channels.
Professional Communication
Clear expectations and responsive communication throughout the engagement.
Discreet Client Service
Private handling of client circumstances, assets, and professional introductions.
Efficient Settlement
Straightforward purchase proposals, transaction records, and settlement when an offer is accepted.
The Engagement Process
From Introduction Through Settlement
A straightforward framework designed to respect the professional relationship while providing focused precious-metals support.
Initial Discussion
We discuss the assets, circumstances, timing, and objectives of the potential engagement.
Asset Review
Qualifying assets are identified, inspected, tested, weighed, and organized as appropriate.
Market Assessment
The assets are considered in relation to relevant metals, wholesale, dealer, collector, or refinery markets.
Purchase Proposal
A clear proposal is presented when KPM is interested in acquiring the assets.
Client Decision
The owner or authorized representative decides whether to accept the proposal.
Settlement
Accepted transactions are completed efficiently with appropriate supporting records.
Relationship Principles
Clear Roles and Professional Execution
The appropriate communication structure may vary depending on the relationship, ownership of the assets, and the referring professional’s role.
- Client ownership comes first Any decision to sell remains with the asset owner or properly authorized representative.
- Roles are established at the outset KPM’s scope and the preferred communication process are discussed before proceeding.
- Confidentiality is respected Client, partner, and transaction information is handled with appropriate discretion.
- There is no obligation to transact A client or partner may review a purchase proposal and decide whether proceeding is appropriate.
Professional Questions
Before Making an Introduction
Can I speak with KPM before introducing my client?
Yes. An initial professional conversation can help determine whether the assets and circumstances are appropriate for KPM before a client introduction is made.
Does KPM work with individual items and complete holdings?
Yes. Engagements may involve individual qualifying assets, business inventory, substantial bullion positions, or complete estate and coin collections.
Is the client required to accept a purchase proposal?
No. The owner or authorized representative decides whether to accept any proposal presented by KPM.
Does KPM provide formal appraisal services?
KPM’s standard process supports a potential purchase transaction. If a formal appraisal is required for tax, insurance, probate, litigation, or another specific purpose, explain that need before the engagement begins.
Begin a Professional Conversation
Have a Client, Collection, or Business Opportunity?
Provide a brief overview of the assets, circumstances, and timing. KPM will help determine whether the opportunity is an appropriate fit and outline the next step.