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
Where Are Gold Prices Headed in 2022 and Beyond?
The world’s top gold producer forecasts higher gold output in 2022, and analysts at Societe Generale recently raised their gold price forecast for the first quarter of 2022. Where do you think gold prices will go in 2022 and even beyond? We’ve rounded up analyses from around the world to give you varied perspectives on 2022 gold prices...
Is Inflation Going Up? Yes, and Here’s Why.
Inflation concerns are surfacing around the globe, especially in the U.S. Learn what it means when inflation goes up, why it’s going up right now, and what you can do to help protect your wealth from inflation’s harmful effects. Is Inflation Going Up? In the U.S., the inflation rate has climbed steadily throughout 2021. According to the...
Happy New Year from U.S. Money Reserve
2021 has been another year of challenges for all of us—but challenges provide us with an opportunity to grow and improve. As we begin our journey into 2022 and beyond, I’d like to share with you some positives from this past year at U.S. Money Reserve. Gold has remained strong throughout 2021. On August 7, 2020, gold reached an all-time...
Why Is Retirement Referred to as Your “Golden Years”?
From 1985 to 1992, millions of American TV viewers tuned in each week to The Golden Girls so they could catch the latest escapades of four older women—Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia—sharing a home in Miami. Millions more TV viewers around the world now watch the show’s reruns in syndication. The award-winning NBC sitcom derived its...
Congress May End the Backdoor IRA Conversion—Here’s What You Need to Know.
Saving for retirement isn’t just about ourselves—it’s also about creating a legacy that can be passed on to our loved ones. Thankfully, many different avenues and options are available to us as we build our retirement portfolios—so when one option is no longer available to us, we gain the opportunity to reevaluate our strategy and...
The Difference Between Retiring at 50, 60, and 70
A survey by the Gallup polling organization pinpoints 62 as the average retirement age in the U.S. But since that’s an average, it’s clear that not everyone is picking that as their retirement age. Some folks might want to retire early, at age 50. Others may wish to time their exit from the workforce at age 60. And still others might...
Proof Coins vs. Bullion Coins: Is One Better Than the Other?
The holidays are getting closer, and you’ve decided (perhaps after reading last week’s blog) that gold may be the perfect gift for your loved ones. So now it’s time to dig just a little deeper and examine some of your many options when it comes to buying gold. For example, our Account Executives at U.S. Money Reserve are constantly...
How to Tell If a Coin Is a Proof Coin
One gold coin is just like the next, right? Not so fast. When it comes to coins made from gold and other precious metals, you’ll spot not-so-subtle differences between proof coins and bullion coins. But how do you tell them apart? As America’s Gold Authority®, we’re here to explain how to know if a coin is a proof coin or a bullion...
Is Gold the Perfect Gift?
Recently, we released our 2022 Global Gold Forecast, a compilation of data about gold’s recent performance and information regarding market forces that may impact gold’s upside potential in 2022. In preparing this special report, I found that it became clearer than ever to me how important a role gold plays in our portfolios and why...
A 5-Step Guide: How to Gift Coins to a Loved One
Sure, you can give cash or gift cards as holiday gifts. But doesn’t everyone do that? Why not unwrap a more rewarding gift-giving spirit by wrapping up gold or silver coins for your loved ones? “Frankincense and myrrh aren’t setting the commodities markets on fire, but gold is in high demand—as both a Christmas gift and [an asset]—for...
What Is the Gold Price Forecast for 2022?
Uncertainty over public health and the economy continues to trouble the world, and it appears that this uncertainty won’t vanish in 2022. This lingering uncertainty could help fuel gains in the gold market next year. Why though? Stubborn inflation or lagging economic growth, among other factors, could tip the scales in favor of gold....
Is Social Security Enough to Live on?
Many retirees rely heavily, if not completely, on Social Security benefits. However, Social Security might not be enough to live on for many of us. As U.S. News & World Report points out, “Social Security was designed to supplement income, not replace it entirely.” To complicate matters, some experts wonder just how stable the...
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