--- title: "Experience — 20+ Years in Metals & Futures | ProGoldTrader" description: "20+ years of hands-on experience in gold & silver futures, spot bullion, ETFs, vaulted metals, and rare numismatics. 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Ethics is one of the main pillars I stand on. I'm not here to say Futures is for everyone because it isn't. But the advice I can offer could be invaluable as I've talked to 1000's of people coast to coast, hearing their stories to which I can pass along to you, helping you navigate this often complex world of precious metals. [Call 949-966-4611](tel:9499664611)[Schedule Consultation](/#contact) ![Drew Rathgeber - ProGoldTrader senior advisor](/assets/drew-headshot-BML2eXI5.png) Years in Metals 20+ Spot · Futures — Sectors We Cover ## Every Corner of the Market The precious metals industry is fragmented by design. Each channel has its own pricing, custody, tax, and exit profile. We've worked all of them — and we'll explain the pluses and minuses of each before you commit a dollar. ### Spot Bullion Physical coins and bars purchased at spot-based pricing. We help you understand premiums, dealer spreads, and what you're really paying above melt value. ### ETFs Paper exposure to gold and silver through funds like GLD, SLV, and PHYS. We explain custody risk, expense drag, and how ETFs differ from owning the metal. ### Futures Leveraged exposure through CME contracts. Series 3 brokered execution, hedging strategies, and risk management for both directional and protective positions. ### Vaulted Metals Allocated or non-allocated metals stored on your behalf. Benefits and minuses depend on your risk threshold and objectives. ### Spot Storage Bullion held by dealers on your behalf. We walk through the fine print — custody chain, insurance, redemption terms, and exit costs. ### Rare Numismatic Collectible and semi-numismatic coins. We separate the genuine rarities from the heavily marketed markups that dominate this corner of the industry. — Career Milestones ## A Career Built on Metals 2003 Entered Precious Metals Began at one of the nation's largest Spot bullion dealers, gaining a ground-floor view of how retail investors approach gold and silver. 2006 Series 3 Licensed Transitioned into professional futures trading as a senior futures and options broker, expanding into energies, financials, and indices. 2010s Daniels Trading / StoneX Authored the weekly 'Rath Overlay' newsletter and 'AccuMarkets' trade recommendations. Hosted educational webinars on metals strategy and risk. Today Founder, ProGoldTrader Leads ProFuturesTrader LLC (dba ProGoldTrader), advising clients across every corner of the precious metals industry. — Credentials ## Experience & Licensure - Series 3 licensed senior futures and options broker - 20+ years of hands-on experience in precious metals - Background at one of the nation's largest Spot bullion dealers - Specialist in gold and silver futures and market structure - Deep understanding of the information landscape and how difficult it is to know who is real and not real on social media - Discreet, white-glove service with strict client confidentiality [Read Drew's Full Bio](/drew-rathgeber) ## Put Two Decades to Work One conversation can save you years of expensive lessons. Schedule a confidential consultation today. 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