State of Wyoming Selects The Wyoming Reserve to Vault Precious Metals

Selection reflects Wyoming's sound money policies and growing in-state custody infrastructure

CASPER, Wyo., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wyoming Reserve Opportunity Zone Fund Corporation, a high-security, precious metals-focused vaulting and operating business in Casper, today announced that the state of Wyoming has selected the company to vault its physical precious metals holdings.

"We are proud and honored that the state of Wyoming has chosen to vault its precious metals with The Wyoming Reserve," said Josh Phair, CEO of The Wyoming Reserve. "This milestone affirms our role as a trusted custodian in the precious metals ecosystem and supports our long-term vision to provide secure storage for institutions and high-net-worth clients."

The decision followed months of due diligence and discussions with the Wyoming State Treasurer's Office. The selection reflects the company's adherence to high standards of security, governance and operational integrity.

Relatively few U.S. states maintain physical precious metals holdings as part of their reserves, and among those that do, custody is often provided by federal institutions or out-of-state commercial vaulting providers. Wyoming's decision to utilize an in-state, purpose-built precious metals vault aligns with sound money principles and institutional custody frameworks, while keeping state-owned physical assets within its borders.

Dave McMaster, president of The Wyoming Reserve, added, "This selection represents a meaningful expansion of our role as a vaulting provider serving institutional and private clients, and underscores Wyoming's continued leadership in policies supporting physical precious metals ownership and storage."

The Wyoming Reserve is located in an approximately 70,000-square-foot facility in a designated opportunity zone in Casper. Wyoming has been ranked first for both business-tax climate and as a "sound money" state by The Tax Foundation and the Sound Money Defense League & Money Metals Exchange, respectively.¹ The state imposes no tax on silver or gold and has no corporate income, personal income, inventory, franchise or occupation tax.

About The Wyoming Reserve
The Wyoming Reserve is a high-security, precious metals-focused vault facility. Consisting of a team of individuals whose breadth of experience is only matched by their commitment and purpose to deliver and protect valued assets, The Wyoming Reserve leverages the combined powers of experience, innovation and determination to meet its goal-based financial objectives. To learn more, visit www.thewyomingreserve.com/ 

Disclaimers; No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Common Stock or any other securities of The Wyoming Reserve, and no offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

The tax consequences of an investment in The Wyoming Reserve are particularly complex. Prospective investors should consult with their own tax advisors, attorneys or accountants in order to fully understand the federal, state, local and any foreign tax consequences of an investment.

Each Investor will be required to represent to The Wyoming Reserve, and provide documentation to verify such representation, that such Investor is an "accredited investor," as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in shares of The Wyoming Reserve's Common Stock.

The Shares will be subject to restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be sold, pledged or otherwise transferred except as permitted under the Securities Act and the securities laws of other applicable jurisdictions. The Shares will not be listed on any U.S. securities exchange or quoted or traded on or in any U.S. over-the-counter or other market. This Offering has not been filed with, or reviewed by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction, nor has the SEC or any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Offering. Investing in securities of The Wyoming Reserve is speculative, illiquid, and the offering involves substantial risks and should be considered only by those persons who can afford the risk of loss of their entire investment.

Securities are offered through Realta Equities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Realta Equities and The Wyoming Reserve are not affiliated.

¹ TaxFoundation.org, State Tax Competitive Index, 2021-2025 and SoundMoneyDefense.org, Sound Money Index, 2023-2025

SOURCE The Wyoming Reserve