Team of Experts at Veldt

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Introducing the Veldt Team of Experts

The Veldt Team brings together expertise in precious metals, cryptocurrency, and personalized client service, with a shared commitment to helping customers safeguard wealth outside the traditional system. We provide insight on market trends, sound money principles, and practical strategies for acquiring gold, silver, and other precious metals with confidence, clarity, and discretion.

JAMES HARGROVE

Precious Metals Specialist

James brings over 14 years of experience in the precious metals industry, specializing in gold and silver bullion markets. He has an in-depth knowledge of market pricing, coin grading, and the factors that drive spot price movements. James advises Veldt’s customers on building a balanced physical metals portfolio and ensures every transaction reflects fair, real-time market value. When he’s not analyzing the markets, he is an avid collector of rare pre-1933 U.S. gold coins.

RACHEL TORRES

Cryptocurrency & Payments Lead

Rachel is Veldt’s resident crypto expert, with a background in blockchain technology and digital asset transactions. She oversees Veldt’s cryptocurrency payment infrastructure, ensuring seamless, secure transactions across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, Litecoin, XRP, and more. Rachel is passionate about bridging the gap between digital wealth and tangible assets — helping customers convert crypto holdings into the security of physical gold and silver.

MICHAEL DEAN

Market Research & Analytics

Michael leads Veldt’s market research function, tracking macroeconomic trends, Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, and geopolitical developments that impact gold and silver prices. With a background in financial analysis, he translates complex market dynamics into plain-language insights for Veldt’s customers and content. His analysis informs Veldt’s buying and pricing strategy and fuels much of the educational content published on the site.

SARAH KIM

Customer Experience & Operations

Sarah manages Veldt’s customer experience from first inquiry to final delivery. With a background in logistics and e-commerce operations, she ensures every order is processed accurately, shipped securely, and delivered on time. Sarah is the point of contact for shipping questions, order status, and anything related to the post-purchase experience. Her goal is simple: every Veldt customer should feel confident from the moment they place an order to the moment their metals arrive.

COL. FRANK REYES (RET.)

Trust & Compliance Advisor

Colonel Reyes brings 28 years of U.S. military service to Veldt’s leadership team. As a veteran advisor, he champions the values that have defined Veldt since day one — integrity, transparency, and service above self. Frank ensures Veldt’s operations meet the highest standards of compliance and customer trust, and he is a proud advocate for the veteran community. His presence reflects Veldt’s identity as a veteran-owned business that stands behind every transaction.