Austin, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- U.S. Money Reserve is celebrating 25 years in business, reporting more than $4.4 billion in completed transactions and over 1 million clients served since its founding in 2001.
The precious metals distributor has shipped 5.1 million gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products over the past quarter-century, expanding from its original coin and bullion offerings into precious metals IRAs, digital market tools, and educational resources for investors.
The company expanded its Austin headquarters to support workforce growth
U.S. Money Reserve recently enlarged its Austin, Texas, headquarters to accommodate an increasing number of employees. The company also operates offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Houston, Texas.
"This anniversary is both an opportunity to reflect on how far U.S. Money Reserve has come and to look ahead to what's next," said Angela Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Money Reserve. She said the company's focus remains on earning client trust while adapting to changing needs in the precious metals market.
Philip N. Diehl points to 25 years of economic shifts shaping client demand
Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, noted that investors have navigated financial crises, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifts in monetary policy over the past 25 years. He said the amount of information now available to savers, and the ways they access the market, have made trusted expertise increasingly important.
Equity Trust Company named the firm the top precious metals distributor for two straight years
U.S. Money Reserve was named the #1 Precious Metals Distributor by Equity Trust Company, based on the number of new IRA accounts opened and funded in 2024 and 2025. The company also received a Greater Austin Top Workplaces 2025 award from the Austin American-Statesman, based on confidential employee feedback.
John Rothans, Chief Procurement Officer, credited long-standing industry relationships for the company's ability to expand its product lineup, including government-issued coins, exclusive coin series, and precious metals IRA options. Michael Koch, Chief Information Officer, said the company has invested in technology and infrastructure to make client interactions more secure and responsive while retaining its personalized service model.