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
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...
Big-Box Stores Have Begun Selling Precious Metals. What Could This Mean for Gold Prices?
Regular readers of “Gold News and Views” know I like to stay up to date on the news. Lately, a particular story has made a splash because of its surprising nature. The membership-based retailer Costco is selling 1-oz. gold bars to its members on their website—and they’re selling out within hours. As someone who has spent many years in...
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,...
What a Drop in the U.S. Credit Rating Could Mean for Consumers
Once again, the U.S. Congress is embroiled in a fight over funding that could lead to a government shutdown. And according to Moody’s Investors Service, which Bloomberg notes is “the only remaining major credit grader to assign the U.S. a top rating,” another shutdown could mean a loss in that top rating. But what does that really mean,...
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
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?
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Wealth Preservation vs. Wealth Accumulation—How You Can Maintain Your Wealth
If you have accumulated wealth, you may be wondering if you should focus on preserving that wealth or accumulating more. While many people may automatically think accumulating more wealth is the way to go, that may not always be the case for every financial situation. It may be beneficial to understand the key differences between wealth...
How Vulnerable Are Consumer Portfolios in an Uncertain Economy?
Sometimes we can feel lost when faced with uncertainty. How can we know whether a decision we’re about to make will benefit us if we don’t know what the future holds? But with the right frame of mind, uncertainty itself can help provide clarity for our decision making. For example—right now, we’re continuing to see a wide variety of...
The Strongest Post-Election Stock Markets in History
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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
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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