Steve Emerick started with ASI in September of 2009, after he was discovered while helping a neighbor move into their home. The new neighbor was ASI’s, vice president, Rich Checkan . Michael Checkan, ASI’s President, and Kevin Drost, the Preferred Client Relations Manager were there, helping Rich. Unbeknownst to Steve, he was “interviewed” during the move.

As a Preferred Client Representative, Steve educates ASI’s clients on the various investments available in the precious metal and foreign currencyⁱ markets and is responsible for account management and business development. He is also involved with marketing and developing ways to get actionable information to the clients. Many of our readers have benefitted from his articles.

Steve grew up on a family farm in Ohio, until he entered the US Naval Academy in 1992. He left the Academy in 1994 to attend the University of Toledo where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. In 2000, he received his JD from Ohio Northern University, College of Law. In 2008, Steve earned a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Troy University, while living and working in Okinawa, Japan.

Prior to coming to ASI, Steve worked at the USMC’s Golf Course “Awase Meadows” in Okinawa, Japan where his wife was stationed. Steve is married to Jill, a Pediatrician in the US Navy, who is currently studying as an Endocrine Fellow in the National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. They have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl.

While living in Japan, Steve got a chance to be on Japanese television demonstrating golf after befriending a retired professional golfer from the Japanese tour. He also climbed Mt. Fugi, in a rain storm that was so violent, when he and Jill, alone, arrived at the summit, they had to bring the sign inside so they could take their pictures.

Steve enjoys being able to help our clients understand how precious metals and foreign currency fit into their portfolios and then assisting them in obtaining these assets. He also enjoys the staff and thinks “they are a great group of dedicated people who often go above and beyond when assisting clients.”