First Collectors Guild, Inc. - High Quality Collectibles at Affordable Prices.

FCG has provided a wide array of unique, top-quality collectibles to its clients since 1989. Over the years, we have been able to offer 24-Karat Gold Jewelry, cultured pearls, cut diamonds, Russian Lacquer Boxes at wholesale prices. Through relationships developed over three decades by FCG's owners, Glen O. Kirsch and Michael Checkan, FCG has been able to secure the very finest merchandise available directly from the source, or from the artisans who create it. FCG identifies specialists in the creation of exquisite, yet uncommon collectibles, and then bring these products to you at a fraction of the retail price. By eliminating the middlemen, FCG makes luxury affordable.

First Collectors Guild's principals, Glen O. Kirsch and Michael Checkan, together have over a half century of experience in the areas of precious metals, foreign currencies, and overseas wealth protection. During that time, they have developed valuable contacts and have gained exposure to individuals associated with the production of high-quality collectibles. Rather than keep these resources to themselves, they look for viable methods to bring them to FCG's clients at the most desirable prices. Specifically, in the case of The Bullion Collection, Glen and Michael's precious metals experience helped immensely in creating an exciting way to own gold bullion, without fear of confiscation, and at a price well below market value for this beautiful jewelry. Look to our products section for more information about this wonderful opportunity to own precious metals in a form that you can enjoy.

GLEN O. KIRSCH, PRESIDENT

Glen O. Kirsch is one of the most highly regarded experts in precious metals, foreign currencies and the global diversification of assets, Glen Kirsch's expertise and insights are based on a distinguished career in the international marketplace. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of Deak-Perera (Washington), Inc. where he served from 1974-1982. During his tenure at Deak-Perera, he was instrumental in the creation, development, and refinement of one of the first Precious Metals Certificate Programs in the United States. Under his direction, the company pioneered the marketing of platinum and palladium as an investment medium to the general public. In 1975, at the request of the U.S. State Department, Mr. Kirsch supervised the purchase of precious metals and foreign currencies from Vietnamese refugees at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

MICHAEL CHECKAN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Michael Checkan is one of the most respected and popular speakers on the topic of the globalization of assets, speaking frequently at investment conferences throughout the world. A member of the OXFORD CLUB's Wealth Advisory Panel, Michael is a specialist in the areas of precious metals, foreign currency and overseas wealth preservation. Also, Michael is a member of the Board of Governors of the Zurich Club, London, England, and he is on the Board of Advisors of the Sovereign Society, Waterford, Ireland. He is well known for his candor, penetrating insights, and conservative approach to the successful internationalization of assets.

From 1967 to 1983, Michael Checkan served as Senior Vice President of the Deak-Perera Group, at the time the nation's largest foreign currency and precious metals investment firm. Earlier, Michael was one of the first foreign exchange traders in the international department of Washington, DC's largest bank, Riggs National Bank.

When leading financial newsletter editors have questions about the global diversification of assets, they turn to Michael for his current views on methods of diversifying assets globally. He travels extensively throughout the world, researching global conditions through his extensive network of international experts.

RICH CHECKAN, CLIENT LIAISON

Rich Checkan graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army as an Infantry Officer. He served tours of duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and on the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of South Korea. He held various leadership and staff positions at every level from platoon through battalion sized organizations. He left military service in 1993 at the rank of Captain.

After a brief stint of direct sales in Macon and Atlanta, Georgia with telecommunications and multinational service corporations, Rich joined ASI (then, International Financial Consultants, Inc.) in the spring of 1996.