Executive Insights
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Our Executive Authors
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
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Get to Know the World's Most Popular & Trusted Coin Minting Facilities
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10 Commonly Asked Questions About Gold American Eagles
Are Gold American Eagle Coins pure gold? How much are Gold Eagles? Why buy them? If you have questions about one of the U.S. Mint's most popular gold bullion coins, U.S. Money Reserve has answers. Check out our easy to follow American Eagle Q&A to learn more about a gold coin that symbolizes American tradition, unity, and freedom....
The 2018 Gold Global Market Forecast You Can't Afford to Ignore
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The Anatomy of a Coin: Proof American Eagle Gold Coin
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Gold American Eagle vs Gold American Buffalo: Is One A Better Buy?
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2018 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins Have Arrived
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10 Last-Minute IRA Tips for Tax Season
Your window for IRA contributions doesn't close until this year's tax filing deadline, which is April 17, 2018. That means you may still have time to improve your tax situation and cut your tax bill. Just follow our quick list of last-minute tax tips to find out how contributing to the right Self-Directed IRA could reduce your tax...
Get to Know the U.S. Mint's Most Popular Coin Programs
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How to Cut Your Tax Bill by Saving in a Self-Directed IRA
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