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Swan Bitcoin exists to accelerate and democratize long-term Bitcoin adoption by lowering friction, building trust, and elevating understanding. The company serves as an adoption engine that helps people move from casual curiosity to confident ownership through education, access, and safe infrastructure that turns speculators and newcomers into true Bitcoiners. We are committed to providing the safest way to buy Bitcoin. But more than that, we view it as our duty to help educate our clients about this new money. In turn, we hope you help educate your friends and family about Bitcoin’s benefits.

Keith Weiner started Monetary Metals with one radical idea: that gold is money, still. If gold still has moneyness, then it can and should be used to finance production, the way it was used for millennia. In 2012 he established a hedge fund and launched a website to cover our unique approach to analyzing gold and silver markets. Four years later, we launched the first Gold Fixed Income product which paid 3% annual interest on gold, in gold, thus putting the wheels of Monetary Metals in motion.

Everything M1 does centers on you, the investor. From our product features, to our automation tools, to the content we produce, we’re focused on helping you manage your money and grow your wealth the way you want to. That’s why our mantra is Sophisticated wealth building, simplified. You should have total choice, control, and transparency over how you achieve them. This includes choosing the stocks and ETFs you like and having the capability to move your money among your various M1 accounts.

We're here to help you make smarter trading decisions with the best tools and the best community at your back. We believe financial knowledge means a stronger shot at freedom — whatever that looks like for you right now. Trading isn't putting it all on red If you're going to trade, you'll have your fair share of hard knocks. We know this from our experience, experience we always share so you can learn from, and see both our triumphs and our disasters. Trading ain't that easy In fact, it's pretty darn difficult — many will try but far fewer will succeed. And that's why we team up with an astronaut: because he knows the value of hard work, preparation, and commitment, just like our dedicated users. But freedom is within reach Well-researched, disciplined trading is one of the clearest paths to independence. Research, patience, and strategy aren't just tools — they're your ticket to financial freedom you choose.

Founded in 1989 by David and Andy Schectman, Miles Franklin Precious Metals has grown from a family vision into a trusted national leader in precious metals investments. With over $11 billion in sales and not a single formal customer complaint, we’ve built our business on the pillars of integrity, transparency, and personalized service. We’re more than a precious metals dealer. We’re your full-service partner in building, protecting, and preserving wealth through every economic season. From facilitating Precious Metals IRAs to providing secure storage with Brinks Global Services, we make it simple and secure to diversify your portfolio and safeguard your assets. At Miles Franklin, we’re not just here to sell you gold and silver—we’re here to help you understand the role of precious metals, protect your wealth, and navigate a changing financial world with confidence. Backed by decades of family-driven values, we believe in building lasting relationships and empowering you to preserve your legacy with peace of mind.