Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0

Peter Schiff built a career as a stockbroker and financial commentator known for his sustained criticism of American banking and credit practices, co-founding what became Euro Pacific Canada and running related firms in asset management and precious metals. His radio and media appearances, delivered under the nickname "Dr. Doom," made him one of the more recognizable skeptics of conventional U.S. monetary policy.