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 is Director of Education at U.S. Money Reserve, one of the largest private distributors of government-issued precious metals. Brad joined U.S. Money Reserve in 2022 after 18 years with Vanguard, one of the largest investment firms in the world. There, Brad specialized in delivering financial education to clients, first as a retirement counselor and then as a manager of retirement education.
Recent Articles
A Proud American Tradition
I read the news frequently. As a CEO, I make decisions all the time that require being as knowledgeable as possible about the current state of world affairs. Major world events and financial news are especially important to me, but sometimes specialty stories catch my eye. Recently, I came across this story about a piece of history. A...
How Much Silver Is in the World?
Gold is found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica. But silver? More than 55% of silver is found on just 4 of the 7 continents. So how much silver really is in the world? How Much Silver Has Been Mined? To date, 1.74 million metric tons of silver have been discovered around the world, according to the U.S. Geological Survey...
Update: IRA Contribution Limits in 2020
Are you seeking more ways to save for retirement? Then make sure you know all the facts so you can make the most of your IRA contributions for 2020. The limits for IRA contributions for the 2020 tax year are the same as those for 2019, but there are some changes to IRA rules. For instance, in 2020, there is no age limit to make...
Beware of the “Sucker Rally”
As a little girl growing up on a farm in Nebraska, I knew the wellbeing of my family’s crops was the difference between life and death. All year round, I watched for signs of infestations and infections on the leaves of our corn and soybeans. If I noticed any indication of blight, it was imperative to act quickly. Hesitating to fix this...
12 Must-Know Facts About the Battle of Iwo Jima
Though the island of Iwo Jima covers just eight square miles, the Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks. And the iconic photo of soldiers raising a flag at the end of the battle? Some of those soldiers were misidentified for decades. “A hallowed event in American military history, [the Battle of] Iwo Jima has come to epitomize the...
What Do Central Banks Think About Gold Right Now?
The number of central banks buying gold is expected to rise substantially in 2020. According to the 2020 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 20% of central banks anticipate increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, compared with just 8% of respondents in the 2019 survey. Keep in mind that a central bank manages a...
Federal Debt and You
There are so many important stories to keep track of in the news these days, but there is one major issue that all Americans should keep an eye on: the massive amount of rapidly growing federal debt. The Congressional Budget Office just forecasted the federal deficit to increase by $2.2 trillion in 2020. Many people don’t give much...
Is the Dollar Gaining or Losing? You Decide
Some market analysts say the U.S. dollar is weakening by the day on the tail of trade tensions and the ballooning national deficit. Other analysts view the dollar as strong; among other reasons, they believe the dollar is the world’s one true reserve currency and will remain such. But what is the dollar really doing? We look at both...
3 Coins That Bring to Life the Meaning of Memorial Day
We traditionally run races, watch parades, and grill out with loved ones. On Memorial Day, sometimes we do everything but pause to remember the true meaning of the occasion. This year, take a moment to reinvest yourself in the true meaning of Memorial Day by learning about special coins that honor the meaning of the day. What Is the...
How to Be Prepared for the Unexpected
It’s impossible to be completely prepared for the unexpected. After all, if you could anticipate what you might need in an unexpected situation, it wouldn’t be unexpected. Yet, we all have to be prepared to some degree, in case of an abrupt change in the world. As much as it would make things easier, life does not stick to a script....
Ask Yourself These 5 Questions for a Realistic Financial Checkup
Few people have been financially coasting through 2020. Even so, many are facing the reality of their current situation and charting a path forward. As U.S. Money Reserve CEO Angela Roberts observes in her article Learning and Moving Forward, “Nothing has been so dramatically underlined by these past few weeks than the importance of...
Connecting Generations
During the past couple months, the importance of family has shone especially bright. Many of us have been able to turn to our families for comfort in these distressing times. I know this is true for me, and when I talk to others, I hear the same sentiments echoed. For some Americans, family has been their only source of person-to-person...
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