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
When Currencies Fail, Nations Turn to Gold
If you study enough history, patterns begin to emerge. Certain major events become cyclical, with even the most extraordinary circumstances having precedents. This is true for both paper money and for gold, as we can see from the recent failure of a nation’s currency and that nation’s turn to physical gold. But could this failure also...
How Did Our Country End Up Owing $34 Trillion?
Thirty-four trillion dollars. That’s how much our country owes holders of U.S. Treasury debt—and that’s double what we owed only 15 years ago. The last time the United States ran budget surpluses was from 1997 to 2001. I remember it well. I was Mint Director at the time. The national debt was under $6 trillion dollars. Today, the...
Hand-Poured Silver vs. Cast Silver—What’s the Difference?
A fundamental step in learning how to buy silver is knowing how different types of silver are made. Two common types of silver are hand-poured silver and cast silver. They are both silver products, but this comparison explains how they differ in the manufacturing process and why it matters. Understanding Cast Silver The Process of...
How De-Dollarization Threatens Your Portfolio
The dollar continues to lose popularity on the global stage. Right now, the signs are subtle— shrinking holdings of U.S. Treasurys by other nations, negative statements about the dollar from world leaders—but the story they tell is clear. The U.S. dollar could fall, and it could be taking the stock market with it. De-dollarization is...
The National Debt Is Rapidly Getting Out of Hand
Higher interest rates are a tool utilized by the Federal Reserve to fight inflation. And while it may prove successful, it may also come at the cost of a constrained economy. Many of the side effects of high interest rates are obvious—difficulty in borrowing means fewer Americans buying homes or starting businesses, for example—but...
Gold is breaking records once again. Where do we go from here?
If you follow financial news, you probably know that gold has been on a tear recently, setting and resetting all-time record highs. Knowing why this is happening is crucial to understanding that this rally is just getting underway. When did this latest gold rally begin, and what set it off? It began October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked...
Why Are CEOs Dumping Stocks?
Did you know that you can sometimes tell when a storm is coming by observing changes in animal behavior? Many animals—including birds, cows, sheep, and frogs—are known to indicate through their behavior that a storm is imminent by seeking shelter. The same is often true with financial markets, with the behavior of major market players...
What Is Numismatics, and What Is a Numismatist?
Numismatics is the study of all forms of currency and payment methods, such as coins and paper money. The term “numismatics” may also refer to the hobby of currency collecting. Technology has expanded the payment methods that are commonly used today and in turn has expanded the study of numismatics. How can everyday people benefit from...
Two Great Reasons to Start Protecting Your Portfolio With Physical Gold Today
With many of this week’s financial headlines celebrating the recent positive performance of stocks, many of us are left wondering: What comes next, and will we be ready when it arrives? That includes reporters and market analysts. While we don’t always find them on the “front page” of our favorite financial news websites, stories are...
Understanding the Gold-Silver Ratio
What is the gold-silver ratio, and why does it matter? To understand the relationship between silver and gold, it may help to first understand the gold-silver ratio (GSR). This ratio is one of the many key indicators used by seasoned precious metals holders and financial managers to help determine the right time to buy silver or gold,...
Gold Is Experiencing One of Its Most Dramatic Rallies in History. Here’s Why.
Here’s some news I bet you haven’t heard: In one of the most dramatic rallies of all time, gold prices rose almost $260/oz. over the span of just 11 weeks late last year. That amounts to a gain of 14%, which if annualized, comes to an appreciation rate of 70%. In 11 weeks. Gold doesn’t get the financial news coverage it deserves. The...
What the Federal Reserve Can and Can’t Do for the Economy, and What It Means for Gold
During a recent interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell was asked if the national debt is a danger to the economy. He answered, “In the long run, the U.S. is on an unsustainable fiscal path. The U.S. federal government is on an unsustainable fiscal path. And that just means that the debt is growing faster...
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