Executive Insights
Read valuable and timely articles from our executive team of experts to further your precious metals and coin knowledge.
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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
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Congress, The Fed, and the Dollar
Two key events happened just before last year ended that should not be ignored, even if the news cycle has moved past them. The consequences and effects of these events will remain relevant and could have major outcomes for the dollar going forward. One of the two events was an announcement from the Federal Reserve. On December...
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2021 IRA Contribution Limits & SECURE Act Retirement Changes
Things have to get better in 2021. You’re counting on it. And you’re counting on your retirement savings to get better, too. While 2021 IRA contribution limits aren’t necessarily going up, other changes are taking effect that could help boost your retirement plans, thanks to the SECURE Act. So let’s take a look at some IRS changes....
Why Precious Metals Will Be Important in 2021
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End-of-Year Lookback: Gold’s Performance in 2020
Before you can look ahead and plan for the future, you must look at the past and where you’ve been. History always has something to teach us, and that can go for gold prices, too—especially in 2020. Join us as we take a look back at the year in gold prices and take a peek at what may happen with gold in 2021. Gold Reached Historic High...
How Gold Could React to a Biden Presidency
With President-elect Joe Biden ready to assume the Oval Office, many people speculate what impact a new presidency might have on precious metals prices. The price of gold has been rapidly rising over the past couple of years and breaking records, and could be heading for its best year since 2010. Will this pattern continue? I take...
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The year 2020 has been a year of change. We’ve changed the way we work, socialize, shop, and travel. More than ever, the year has taught us that anything can happen, and we need to be prepared. Bring your family together this year for a new kind of holiday tradition—one that can help all of you be prepared for 2021 and beyond. Jump into...
Palladium Prices Could Be Set to Soar
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What Can I Buy with a Roth IRA?
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How Consumer, Corporate, and Federal Debt Stack Up
Keeping track of the total amount of debt in the financial system is an important part of understanding the health of the economy. Debt can be divided into three major categories, and each has grown massively over the past year—and each has the ability to impact the economy. Consumer debt is at record levels. The Federal Reserve Bank of...
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