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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

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

Bond Market Turmoil May Provide a Golden Opportunity

Bond Market Turmoil May Provide a Golden Opportunity

In today’s economic landscape, we’re surrounded by uncertainty. For example, we’re facing yet another indicator that our economy may be headed for a “hard landing” from high inflation. On October 4, 2023, the yield on the ten-year U.S. treasury bond reached its highest level since the subprime mortgage crisis began in 2007. According to...

What Is Efficient Frontier and How to Use It

What Is Efficient Frontier and How to Use It

Efficient frontier is a financial strategy that’s all about gauging return versus risk. It’s a concept that is used by financial advisors to inform which assets or asset classes should be included in a portfolio. The goal of efficient frontier is to maximize returns for the expected level of risk involved. While it may sound complex,...

Why a Home Storage Gold IRA May Not Be a Good Idea

Why a Home Storage Gold IRA May Not Be a Good Idea

Back in the 2010s, a Rhode Island couple made a smart move when they purchased gold to include in their IRA. However, they overlooked one important guideline regarding storage of precious metals. They kept their IRA gold in home storage instead of at an IRS-approved depository. The IRS does not allow at-home storage of IRA precious...

Inflation Is on the Rise Yet Again

Inflation Is on the Rise Yet Again

Each year, the world in which we live becomes more expensive. That’s simply the nature of inflation—and in many experts’ opinions, inflation is a necessary part of an expanding economy. But just how fast inflation moves is something that our central bank, the Federal Reserve, continues to try and get under wraps. And in August 2023, it...

Is the Stock Market Headed for a Pullback?

Is the Stock Market Headed for a Pullback?

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The Strongest Post-Election Stock Markets in History

The Strongest Post-Election Stock Markets in History

The U.S. political landscape has become more polarized than ever before. In fact, a study of developed democracies around the world found that the political polarization trend in the U.S. is more dramatic than in any other country in the study. In the months prior to the 2020 election, the overwhelming majority of both Biden and Trump...

Why Gold Prices Are Rising in Other Currencies and Why a Pause in the Gold Rally May Be the Perfect Time to Buy

Why Gold Prices Are Rising in Other Currencies and Why a Pause in the Gold Rally May Be the Perfect Time to Buy

Recently, I read an article discussing how private investors and central banks in Asian markets are now driving the price of gold. This is probably a surprise to most of us in the United States. In fact, China and India alone account for half of world demand for gold, while U.S. investors represent less than 10% of the market. These...

When and How to Rebalance Your Portfolio

When and How to Rebalance Your Portfolio

Some financial changes are expected and even planned for, like getting married or sending kids to college. But numerous outside forces can also unexpectedly impact a person’s financial situation. That’s why periodically rebalancing your portfolio is often recommended by financial advisors. Rebalancing your portfolio gives you the...

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