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About American Hartford Gold​
Who We Are
American Hartford Gold is committed to helping clients secure their financial futures with precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum.
Clients receive only the highest quality gold and silver bars and coins, offered at competitive prices with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Your metals can be physically delivered to your doorstep or placed in a self-directed tax-advantaged Gold IRA.
Our leadership is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and competitive pricing. Drawing upon our industry expertise, we offer up-to-date market insights within a historical perspective, empowering both seasoned and new clients.
American Hartford Gold has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 5-star customer rating on Trustpilot and Google from thousands of enthusiastic clients. Additionally, American Hartford Gold has earned multiple high-ranking appearances on the prestigious Inc. 5000’s list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. American Hartford Gold is the only precious metals company exclusively trusted and recommended by Bill O’Reilly.
Our Mission
At American Hartford Gold, we aim to educate clients about the benefits of adding precious metals to their portfolios. We strive to provide best-in-class customer service built on trust, integrity, and absolute transparency. Our goal is to achieve 100% client satisfaction.
We offer all our clients our Buyback Commitment, in which we encourage our clients to contact us first if they wish to sell their metals. While we cannot legally guarantee that we will repurchase metals, we never charge any additional liquidation fees and provide a quick and simple 3-step liquidation process.
Our Executive Leadership
At American Hartford Gold, we are proud of our executive leadership’s dedication to
providing reliable services to clients as well as support to the workforce. With over a
decade of experience in the precious metals industry, our Chief Executive Officer,
Sanford Mann, is well-known for his professionalism and work ethics. Our Executive
Chairman, Scott Gerlis, brings over a decade of retail gold and silver experience. He
has made it a mission of his life to educate and guide people about how they can
protect their retirement savings by investing in precious metals.
Sanford Mann
Chief Executive Officer
Sanford Mann founded American Hartford Gold on a principle he learned from his father early in life: provide customers with unparalleled education and a fair deal. This straightforward philosophy has earned the company an A+ customer satisfaction rating and established it as one of the nation’s fastest-growing precious metals dealers.
Growing up in a close-knit farm family, Sanford developed a strong work ethic and a deep sense of community. After earning his degree in Economics from Connecticut State University, he built his career in senior financial management roles in New York City. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Sanford moved west, settling in Santa Monica with his family.
Sanford’s belief that customers are like family underscores every decision he makes. He attributes success to an unwavering commitment to superior service in every transaction.
Outside of work, Sanford is passionate about giving back. He volunteers with several non-profits, serves on multiple boards, and maintains an active lifestyle. A devoted dog lover, Sanford is often accompanied by his boxer, Cookie—whether at the office or on the beach.
As Chief Executive Officer of American Hartford Gold, Sanford leads the company’s strategic direction in the gold industry, prioritizes attracting ethical and knowledgeable talent, and ensures the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
Max Baecker
President
Max is committed to American Hartford Gold’s mission of helping clients achieve long-term financial security by providing them with unparalleled knowledge on precious metal markets and products.
As President of American Hartford Gold, Max oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and administration, while also building and leading the company’s team of account executives. Under his guidance, American Hartford Gold has delivered billions of dollars in precious metals to thousands of satisfied clients.
After AHG made Inc.’s list of fastest growing companies, Max said, “Our meteoric growth rate says a lot about the trust our clients have put in us and the kind of work our specialists continue to deliver. With all the growth and recognition over the past several years, our basic philosophy hasn’t changed, empower our clients with the best information and dedicated service, and the growth will follow.”
Robert Leff
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Leff brings more than 25 years of senior financial leadership experience to American Hartford Gold. Known for partnering closely with CEOs and executive teams, Robert has built a reputation for driving revenue growth, strengthening financial operations, and implementing processes that support long-term organizational success. His expertise and impact have earned him recognition as a Los Angeles Business Journal Private Company CFO of the Year Finalist in 2023 and 2024.
Throughout his career, Robert has led finance organizations across a range of industries, including digital media, ecommerce, travel, financial services, and advertising technology. He offers deep expertise in corporate finance, including financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt financing, investor relations, treasury, and business analytics. Robert holds a BA, MA, and MBA from Northwestern University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
As Chief Financial Officer, Robert oversees American Hartford Gold’s financial strategy and operations, helping ensure the company remains well-positioned to support its clients while sustaining disciplined growth.
Jeremy Fuchs
Chief Information Officer
Jeremy Fuchs is a seasoned technology executive with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling enterprise systems that drive operational excellence and support long-term growth. Known for his hands-on leadership style, Jeremy has strengthened data and analytics capabilities, modernized core platforms, and developed technology organizations positioned to scale alongside the businesses they support.
Jeremy has played a central role in advancing technology environments, enabling organizations to leverage data more effectively, enhancing security, and implementing systems that improve enterprise performance. He is recognized for bringing structure and clarity to complex technology landscapes, establishing governance that supports scalability, and delivering solutions that strengthen decision-making and operational resilience.
Jeremy’s expertise spans enterprise applications, data platforms, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and customer-facing systems. His ability to evolve technology capabilities while building high-performing teams has helped organizations expand capacity, improve insight, and create long-term value.
As Chief Information Officer, Jeremy leads American Hartford Gold’s technology strategy, overseeing data, systems, and infrastructure to support the company’s continued growth while maintaining the security, reliability, and operational excellence clients expect.
Ronnie Pham
Vice President of Finance
Ronnie Pham brings a wealth of financial expertise and leadership to American Hartford Gold. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Ronnie has held key roles in financial planning, reporting, and management across diverse industries, including renewable energy and construction.
As Vice President of Finance, Ronnie oversees the company’s financial operations, ensuring American Hartford Gold remains a trusted leader in the precious metals industry. His deep analytical skills and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and operational efficiency.
Ronnie’s passion for finance began during his studies at Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He later completed an MBA at the University of South Florida, specializing in Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Bey ond his formal education, Ronnie holds multiple certifications in project management, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and innovation.
Ronnie resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys staying active in his community and spending time with his family. His vision and expertise continue to shape the financial future of American Hartford Gold.
Giving Back to the Community
American Hartford Gold loves to give back as we understand our responsibility towards the community. We consider it our obligation to support the community, which gives us opportunities to grow and thrive.
We support both local and national organizations financially and through volunteer work. In some cases, taking part in their social activities and arranging funds for their cause. Some of the organizations we support include: The Claire Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, The Midnight Mission, Our House, A Place Called Home and No Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) to name a few.
Company’s Growth and Expansion
Through the tireless efforts of our leadership and team, American Hartford Gold is able to win the trust of thousands of Americans. American Hartford Gold operates in three locations to best serve our clients and employs over 200 individuals. Our corporate headquarters are located in Los Angeles, CA with an additional corporate office in Woodland Hills, CA and West Palm Beach, FL. We continue to be a market leader with billions of dollars in Gold and Silver delivered and counting.
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