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Andy Schectman

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Founder at Miles Franklin Media
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Andy Schectman is the President and owner of Miles Franklin, a precious metals firm he co-founded in 1989. An expert in global economics with a degree from the University of Minnesota, he has led the company to over $10 billion in sales and a rare authorization from the U. S. Mint.

He co-founded the business with his father and recently brought his own son into the company, emphasizing family legacy. He originally attended university to play baseball before an injury shifted his focus. A podcast host noted that Andy is an avid weightlifter.

Unique fact: As a young man, he spent three summers in Zurich learning directly from Swiss bankers, which shaped his entire financial philosophy.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

Precious Metals
As president of a leading bullion dealer, he is an expert on viewing gold and silver as enduring wealth, not just a market investment.
Global Economics
Frequently discusses de-dollarization, the rise of BRICS, and macroeconomic trends that impact currency stability and asset values.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Founder
Miles Franklin Media
2-1990
President / CEO
Miles Franklin Ltd. Precious Metals
Owner
Miles Franklin Ltd. Precious Metals
In the press

Media appearances

All Things Business featuring Andy Schetman of Miles Franklin Media. Featured in YouTube
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Education
6-1988 - 6-1990
Economics
University of Minnesota
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