Our Team
SchiffGold’s Precious Metals Specialists are trustworthy and knowledgeable advisors who understand and share Peter Schiff’s investment philosophy. We believe passionately in the importance of sound money and take pride in helping customers secure their financial future against a global currency crisis. Our Specialists are more than happy to explain the different products available, and make recommendations that suit your personal needs.
Peter Schiff
Founder & Chairman
Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in the foreign equity, currency and gold markets. Mr. Schiff made his name as President and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital and Euro Pacific Asset Management.
He frequently delivers lectures at major economic and investment conferences, and is quoted often in the print media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, L.A. Times, Barron's, BusinessWeek, Time and Fortune. His broadcast credits include regular guest appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel, as well as hosting his own weekly radio show, Wall Street Unspun. He is also the author of the bestselling books:Crash Proof," "The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets," and the recently released: "Crash Proof 2.0: How to Profit from the Economic Collapse".
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Since the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent bank bailouts, the arguments of free market thinkers like Henry Hazlitt, Thomas Woods, and Frederic Bastiat convinced River of the importance of a stable form of money. River was initially drawn to Bitcoin as an alternative to fiat money and has since been a believer and investor in both cryptocurrencies and precious metals. River is originally from Canada and prior to working at SchiffGold he worked as a teacher in South Korea for 3 years. He graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Mathematics and he enjoys golf, hockey, running, and cooking.
As a long-term student of finance and economics, William was initially introduced to Austrian thinking in 2019, where he found himself opposing the economic principles previously taught in his schooling. “Peter, to me, served as the light at the end of my ‘economics-tunnel’,” William says. Influenced by the likes of Ludwig von Mises, Carl Menger, and Peter Schiff, he joined the team not only to work closely with like-minded individuals, but also to further his own understanding of Austrian Economics and hard, sound money. He made his first financial investment at the age of nine and now holds a healthy percentage of his net worth in physical precious metals. When he isn't studying charts or trading, in his free time William enjoys soccer, golf, and traveling.
Matthew first discovered Peter Schiff during his time in college through Peter’s books and radio show. Between following Peter and studying Austrian economics, Matthew learned to appreciate the value of sound money and has been a proponent of precious metals since. Matthew is proud to be part of a company that practices what he believes in. He enjoys educating others on precious metals and helping investors preserve their wealth. Matthew attended Monmouth University in New Jersey and graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. He has been working with Schiff Gold since January of 2020. He enjoys fishing, the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Staff & Consultants
Valerie Alikakos
Accountant
Valerie is SchiffGold's Staff Accountant. She has over 30 years of experience in financial management, including long time experience at Big 4 Public Accounting Firm Price Waterhouse Coopers. She uses this experience and applies it to improve our business practices and strengthen financial control oversight. Prior to working at SchiffGold, Valerie worked as an Engagement Management Coordinator at Ernst & Young, and then as an Accountant at Innovation Ads. In her free time, Valerie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, shopping, decorating, and music.