Executive Insights
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Philip Diehl
President
Philip N. Diehl is the president of U.S. Money Reserve and a published analyst of the precious metals markets. As 35th Director of the U.S. Mint (1994–2000), Diehl oversaw one of the most impressive government agency turnarounds in recent U.S. history through new product initiatives, increased oversight, strategic reorganization, and fiscal responsibility. His experience and expert knowledge in the field of precious metals strengthens U.S. Money Reserve’s commitment to a superior customer experience.
Edmund C. Moy
Senior IRA Strategist
Edmund C. Moy collaborates with U.S. Money Reserve as Senior IRA Strategist. A recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Medal for public service, awarded to him by then-Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Moy served as the 38th Director of the United States Mint (2006–2011). Among many accomplishments during his tenure, Moy oversaw one of the largest increases in volume of precious metals output in Mint history, as Americans turned to safe-haven assets in the wake of the Great Recession.
Angela Roberts
CEO
Chief Executive Officer Angela Roberts joined U.S. Money Reserve in 2003. Roberts has held numerous positions within the organization, culminating in her promotion to CEO in 2015. She is credited with creating the analytic and KPI structure at U.S. Money Reserve. Believing strongly that the people make the business, Roberts has positioned U.S. Money Reserve to be a trusted precious metal leader that always puts their customers and employees first. Learn more in her interview with Forbes.
John Rothans
Master Numismatist
Chief Procurement Officer and Master Numismatist John Rothans has been a key fixture in the numismatic industry for over 30 years. Rothans joined U.S. Money Reserve as a consultant in 2004, eventually becoming Chief Procurement Officer and overseeing all wholesale operations, new product lines, and coin strategy. Rothans is credited with the development, production, and distribution of proprietary product offerings, including U.S. Money Reserve’s best-selling Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima coin series.
Brad Chastain
Director of Education
Brad Chastain joined U.S. Money Reserve as Director of Education after spending 18 years at Vanguard, one of the world’s largest and most respected investment firms. As a leader in Vanguard’s employee plan retirement education business, Chastain managed a team of specialists and was responsible for helping hundreds of thousands of clients plan and prepare for retirement. He and his team provided in-depth training and education on a variety of financial topics ranging from investments, diversification and risk management, to Social Security, Medicare and College Savings Plans. An in-demand speaker and recognized industry thought leader in the areas of retirement planning and wealth management education, Chastain is dedicated to helping U.S. Money Reserve clients reach their financial goals and build more secure futures with precious metals.
Recent Articles
5 Remarkable Facts About Pearl Harbor
As predicted by Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 7, 1941, is indeed a date that lives in infamy. It was on this day that the Empire of Japan attacked our nation by air and by sea and took the lives of around 2,400 people. December 7 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day—a date that helps us recognize the freedom our nation affords...
The Importance of Traditions
Last week, I, like millions of other Americans, celebrated one of our most cherished holidays: Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions going back to our earliest days as an English settlement, up until its official federal status and what it represents today. It’s a time for people to enjoy days off work; watch a football...
Texas Approves Tax Exemption for Precious Metals
Voters in Texas approved legislation that strengthens the case for precious metals in wealth diversification and IRA retirement strategies. The Lone Star State’s “thumbs-up” on Proposition 9 means precious metals held in precious metals depositories are exempt from property taxation. Precious metals depositories are facilities where...
Are Global Stimulus Policies Running on Fumes?
The global economy was on fire in 2017 and 2018. Manufacturing and trade buoyed economic growth to new heights. In 2019, however, the flames have begun to fade. The International Monetary Fund deemed global growth to be “subdued” in its July 2019 report. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently cut...
Buy Gold and Silver at Cost—Only Until Midnight on December 7!
It’s the most wonderful time of year—time to buy gold and silver at cost from U.S. Money Reserve!* Like the holidays, this opportunity only comes around once each year (although sometimes not at all, in the case of gold and silver). Also, this could be one of your final chances to buy Gold and Silver American Eagle coins as they are...
Veterans Day Reflections
As I reflect on this past Veterans Day, I think about the generation that fought World War II. Their courage and valor in those desperate times is inspiring to this day. There is a reason that time period is still the subject of much discussion and its stories are still being depicted in new artworks like books and movies. All of those...
Why Millennials Are Poised to Benefit from Asset Diversification
Many millennials are not known for their long-term financial planning. But as they are getting older, saving and managing money are going to increasingly be important parts of their lives. This will be a challenging endeavor for those born between 1981 and 1996 because of several circumstances of their situation and general trends in...
4 Military-Themed Coins & the Stories Behind Them
Parades are great. So are handshakes and salutes. But do you know another way you can express your appreciation for our military veterans? You can honor them with something that stands strong and solid even when times take a turn for the worse: physical gold. Celebrate Veterans Day and enhance your military knowledge by learning about...
With Hindsight Being 20/20, What If You Bought Palladium at the Beginning of 2019?
Palladium has been in the spotlight for the last couple of weeks because of its impressive rally in price. I watch the precious metals market very closely, and whenever I see dramatic price movements, I try to think of them in terms of human impact. How could this surge have affected any one person? On January 2, 2019, the spot price of...
The Tricky History of Redesigning Coins: 3 Rare Instances of Redesigns
Whether born out of necessity or history, coin redesigns are relatively rare. There’s typically no predictable rhyme or reason to when redesigns happen. But when they do occur, they earn a place in what you might call the “Minting Hall of Fame.” Follow along as we take you on a guided tour of three high-profile coin redesigns that were...
Generational Wealth Protection Is Critical to This Mother of Seven
I was raised in Axtell, Nebraska, a place with a population of only 726 people at the last census—and it has pretty much been that size since I was born. Axtell is in rural Kearney County in southern Nebraska. The house I grew up in was first purchased by my grandparents before the Great Depression. Axtell was right on the crest of what...
Haunted Mines & Mints: Spooky Tales of Ghosts & Gold
From the Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans, stories of hauntings abound. Could it be that ghosts really go for gold? Channel your inner ghost hunter and get ready for a scare! Phoenix Gold Mine Idaho Springs, Colorado The Phoenix Gold Mine, discovered in the 1870s, may have been abandoned...
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