Executive Insights
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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
What Are High Relief & Ultra High Relief Gold Coins?
You can find many beautiful coins, but only a select few take your breath away. The Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin is one of them, but what makes this coin so special? Learn the history behind high relief coins and find out how they can benefit your portfolio. Defining High Relief & Ultra High Relief When it involves a...
Why China’s Secret Gold Binge Is an Overt Buy Signal
China has been buying a lot of gold lately. As a matter of fact, they’re acquiring the yellow metal at a record pace. In March, the People’s Bank of China added 11.2 metric tons to their gold reserves. They added 9.95 metric tons in February, 11.8 in January, and 9.95 in December of last year. The latest figures put their gold...
Tick Tock: The World Is in Debt & Out of Time
Time is ticking on the debt clock. And the ticking keeps growing louder. Everywhere, it seems, debts are ballooning. Global debt tipped the scales at an all-time high of $184 trillion in 2017, according to the International Monetary Fund. Now, the Institute of International Finance reports that global debt is closer to $244 trillion. In...
What Makes Gold a Strategic Asset
Some people buy gold coins because they believe it stabilizes their wealth, as gold can protect your purchasing power in times of rising inflation. Other people buy gold as a form of legacy protection in order to pass down to their kids later on. Whatever the reason, buying gold can be a good thing for your future. Recent research from...
Too Low for Too Long: The Curious Case of the Federal Funds Rate
Low interest rates are a good thing, right? Anyone with a car loan or mortgage payment understands the benefits of living in a low–interest rate environment—particularly if you’re old enough to remember the double-digit days of the 1980s when the Federal Reserve ramped up rates in an effort to stave off inflation. In October 1981,...
A Coin Buyer’s Guide to 18k vs. 22k vs. 24k Gold
Gold is gold is gold. Or is it? The potential of your precious metals portfolio could be significantly impacted by the purity of the gold coins within it—and yes, gold purity can vary. Learn the key differences between 18k, 22k, and 24k gold coins so you can choose the best product for your needs. Karat vs. Fineness Before we get too...
4 Facts About Gold IRA Storage You Need to Know
So, you want an IRA. You also want physical gold. How can you combine the two to build your best retirement? The answer is a Gold IRA, but you want to get things right from the very beginning to avoid trouble with the IRS and maximize your portfolio potential. Learn four of the most important facts about storing physical gold in an IRA....
Gold and Equities—A Tale of Two Assets
We’ve always heard that gold has an inverse relationship with the stock market—meaning when the markets are down, gold is up and vice versa. But there have been times when stocks and the yellow metal rise and fall together, so the correlation is a bit more complicated than simply following a chart line. The truth is that gold and...
Do You Know These 3 Tax Benefits of Gold IRAs?
Whether you already have a Gold IRA or are seeking last-minute, tax-friendly moves to make with your money, there might be some benefits to Gold IRAs that you don't know. Keep in mind that in a given year, contributions to Traditional and Roth IRAs must be made by that year’s April tax deadline. For 2019, the cutoff date is April 15 if...
Why Bad Things Happen on Mondays: A Short History of Market Crashes
Americans have a long tradition of dreading Mondays. Many of us are jolted back to reality at the start of each week by an alarm clock that signals the end of leisure, relaxation, and time with family and friends. It also marks the beginning of five days of work packed with new projects, deadlines, and expectations. On...
Gold Prices Jump as Brexit Approaches
Global economic uncertainty—especially nagging questions about whether Brexit will actually happen—is helping to drive up the price of gold, underscoring the precious metal’s status as a safe haven. On March 25, gold prices reached a three-week high amid continuing worries over the global economic outlook, such as the turmoil swirling...
A Low Chance of Risk and a High Chance of Ruin
The Cambridge Dictionary defines volatility as “the quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially by becoming worse.” This definition can be applied in many areas. In chemistry, volatility is the tendency for a substance to vaporize. In computer science, it’s the risk of catastrophic memory loss. In meteorology, it’s...
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