Executive Insights
Read valuable and timely articles from our executive team of experts to further your precious metals and coin knowledge.
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
Looking Back: It Pays to Start Early When Saving for Retirement
Have you been putting money into retirement over the past 20 years or more? Good for you. But if you haven’t (or even if you have), it’s wise to review basic retirement math and reiterate why—even if you’ have money put away—it’s essential to start saving for retirement as early as possible. We’ll show how much your wealth can grow when...
How to Start Saving for Retirement at 20, 30, 40, and 50
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, about two of every three 21- to 32-year-olds haven’t started saving for retirement. Is that a big deal? What if you’re in your 40s or 50s? It’s never too early to start saving for retirement, and thankfully, it’s also never too late if you take action now. Here,...
Retirement Accounts in America Break Records
If there’s one thing that matters to me more than anything else, it’s the people in my life—my family, my friends, my coworkers, and the rest of the wonderful people that keep me motivated and have made me who I am today. For my family especially, I strive to do my best to ensure that they’ll have a better future. And looking at the...
Looking Back: The Rise of Precious Metals Prices
Although each precious metal has experienced peaks and valleys, all four—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—are trading at much higher prices than they were 20 years ago. We’ve covered the 20-year history of gold prices. Now, we dig into the three other precious metals by exploring their 20-year price histories and the paths forward...
When Is the Best Time to Buy Gold?
We recently looked at two decades of gold prices, and now you might be wondering when the best time to buy gold is. Is it worth it to wait until prices dip a bit? Or should you purchase some of the yellow metal right now? When Should You Buy Gold? Opinions differ on when the best time to buy gold is. But it’s safe to say that there’s no...
Gold Is a Long-Term Strategy, and Here’s the Proof.
I sometimes see news articles and opinion pieces about where gold might go in the next week, or month, or even year. But if you’ve ever spoken to one of our dedicated Account Executives here at U.S. Money Reserve, you know that owning gold doesn’t have to include worrying about the next week, or month, or year. Historically, gold...
Looking Back: 20 Years of Gold Prices
On September 10, 2001, gold closed the day at around $271.50 per ounce. Twenty years later, gold is trading near $1,800 per ounce—far outstripping inflation or the stock market in terms of growth. Why such a meteoric rise? Join U.S. Money Reserve, America’s Gold Authority®, as we look at the past 20 years of gold, examine what caused...
What You Need to Know About the New Rules for 401(k) Rollovers to IRAs
If you’re facing a 401(k) rollover decision in the coming year—because you’re changing jobs or because you’re nearing retirement and want to hold onto your tax-sheltered status a bit longer—there are some important yet complicated changes you need to know about. Here, we go over what a 401(k) to IRA rollover is, why you might want to do...
A New Millennium of American Debt
We’re all familiar with the concept of debt—you take out a loan, and over time you have to pay it back. According to debt.org, U.S. consumers owe a total of $14.9 trillion in debt as of May 2021. Debt can take many forms—college tuitions, car purchases, mortgages—but in the end, we know that money is owed, and we have to make good on...
The 2021 Type 2 Silver Eagle Has Landed at U.S. Money Reserve
The American Silver Eagle coin has undergone its first major facelift in 35 years with the 2021 Type 2 coin release. And U.S. Money Reserve has all the details. See what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why there’s so much to love about American Eagle coins—especially the Silver Eagle. >> Original 2021 Proof Silver American Eagle Type...
Learn How Silver Proof Coins Are Made at the San Francisco Mint
You like to know a company’s history before you buy its stock, where your accountant went to school, and what inspired your favorite author’s new novel. You’re curious and thoughtful, especially when it comes to how you spend your time and money. Why not get to the bottom of where your silver coins come from, too? Learn how some of the...
What Is the Gold-to-House Ratio?
You’ve probably heard of the gold-to-silver ratio. But are you aware there’s something called the gold-to-house ratio? Here, we explain what the gold-to-house ratio is and why it’s worth calculating. Explaining the Gold-to-House Ratio The gold-to-house ratio measures the relative value between gold and real estate. Specifically, it’s...
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