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
Learn the Gold IRA Tax Rules Updates in 2023
Do you own a self-directed gold IRA as part of your retirement portfolio? These accounts offer many benefits when it comes to taking more control over your financial future, and you may already know the guidelines. But if you missed the IRS announcement about the latest updates to gold IRAs for 2023, keep reading to learn what’s...
Fighting Inflation Is a Long-Term Struggle. So Why Not Protect Your Portfolio With Long-Term Assets?
Whenever I can, I like to plan ahead. I prefer to keep my eye on the future and do whatever I can to prepare myself and my portfolio for whatever may be headed our way. For example, I recently read that October’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data show a small drop in inflation, from 8.2% to 7.7%. And while that shows some progress for our...
Prime Factors That Increase Palladium Prices
You can find the palladium price at any time posted at the top of all our web pages or by visiting our Palladium Price Chart. In recent years, Palladium has stolen the spotlight from other precious metals, at times becoming the highest-priced metal on the market. What has historically driven palladium to new heights, and what might we...
The Importance of Protecting Our Loved Ones
As I write this, millions of Americans are heading out to the polls to vote in the 2022 midterm elections. As I continue to watch headlines regarding the possible economic impact of this year’s election, I get thinking about the future—specifically, the future I want to help create for my loved ones. When we have nowhere else to turn,...
Is a New Gold-Backed Currency on the Way?
Reading financial headlines is an important part of my job as CEO of U.S. Money Reserve. Not only do I need to stay as informed as possible, but every once in a while, I come across something truly fascinating that I’m then able to pass along to the rest of the company as well as our clients. For example, on October 31, 2022, I came...
How to Pick the Right Gold When Protecting Your Portfolio
“Inflation” and “recession” continue to be two of the hottest words in financial news these days. On October 25, 2022, Bloomberg reported that “there are early signs that U.S. consumers, who have been largely resilient in the face of relentless inflation, are beginning to balk at high prices.” Meanwhile, Fortune.com wrote on October 24,...
How Gold Price and Interest Rate Trends Are Related
If you’ve got your eye on precious metals or already have some in your portfolio, you may be curious to know how interest rate hikes like those we’ve recently experienced may impact these assets. How is a tangible asset like gold affected by interest rate fluctuations or factors associated with interest rate fluctuations, like yields on...
What Is the Federal Reserve Planning for 2023?
How can one plan for a future that is unknowable? It’s unfortunate, but I believe this is the mindset that too many Americans tend to have when it comes to their financial well-being. Since they can’t say for certain what will happen next, they instead opt for a “wait and see” approach. But as we’ve discussed in some of our recent posts...
Social Security May Run Out Sooner Than Expected.
When I go on vacation, I don’t feel the need to calculate every single dollar I plan to spend—but I still like to create a general budget so I know about how much I’m willing or able to spend on a given trip. For me, it’s all about planning for what I can while also setting aside a little extra for those inevitable things I can’t plan...
How Sequence of Returns Risk Can Impact Your Retirement
If you’re preparing for retirement and, like many Americans, you are worried about the current economic climate, you may be wondering what you can do to better protect yourself, your portfolio, and your family from financial risk. One of the most important factors to consider when searching for ways to mitigate risk surrounding...
A New Fiscal Year, a New Record High for the National Debt
I often write about how important I feel it is to plan ahead. When you know you have a bill due or a can’t-miss deadline coming, preparation is key to avoid rushing at the last minute. At the stroke of midnight on October 1, 2022, government funding for U.S. federal agencies was set to expire. Fortunately, Congress managed to pass a...
Bad News for Some Means a Golden Opportunity for Others
On September 26, 2022, Reuters reported that gold prices fell to $1,621.50/oz.—its lowest price since April 2020. Just a few days earlier, on September 23, 2022, CNBC quoted Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at John Hopkins University, as saying, “There’s an 80% chance of the U.S. falling into a recession—much higher than...
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