DACFP & FRANKLIN TEMPLETON PRESENT
Bitcoin, Ethereum – or Both? How to Make an Informed Crypto Allocation Decision
ORIGINALLY AIRED SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 | WEBINAR
With spot Ethereum ETPs now trading alongside spot Bitcoin ETPs, the big question is how to allocate between them. In this webinar, you’ll discover their similarities and differences, their respective risk/reward profiles, and more – helping you make effective decisions for your clients.
David Alderman, Research Analyst | Franklin Templeton
David has 5 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, David was with Pervalle Global LLC, a discretionary macro hedge fund, covering commodity-based equities and digital assets. And prior to Pervalle, he was an investment banking analyst at Intrepid Financial Partners and Regions Securities, LLC focusing on the energy sector.
He has personally been involved in digital assets since 2017 and has been active investing and researching different decentralized blockchains and projects across DeFi, NFTs, among others.
David holds a bachelor of engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, and a master of science in Financial Economics from Columbia Business School.
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Crypto’s next bull market won’t look like the last one. Come learn why in this timely and important conversation with Ric Edelman and Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Together, they’ll show you the data that makes the case for where the next cycle is headed, and the five areas Matt believes will take crypto to the next level. Whether you’re already allocating to digital assets or still skeptical, you’ll get the clear, data-grounded framework to help you think about the next cycle and the forces most likely to drive it.JUNE 7-9, 2027
DACFP’s Crypto Convergence, formerly known as VISION, is the longest-running digital assets investment conference specifically for financial professionals and accredited investors. Chaired by Ric Edelman, Crypto Convergence provides cutting-edge educational content and actionable ideas from leading investors and industry thought leaders. You get the information you need about crypto to attract new clients and AUM.
Past Events
JULY 15, 2026
The case for owning the crypto market, rather than picking individual assets within it, has never been stronger. In this webinar, Ric Edelman and Hashdex Asset Management CIO Samir Kerbage will show you why you need to allocate to crypto this year – and how to do it. If you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in crypto, this is the conversation to join!JUNE 8-10, 2026
DACFP’s Crypto Convergence, formerly known as VISION, is the longest-running digital assets investment conference specifically for financial professionals and accredited investors. Chaired by Ric Edelman, Crypto Convergence provides cutting-edge educational content and actionable ideas from leading investors and industry thought leaders. You get the information you need about crypto to attract new clients and AUM.MAY 26, 2026
As digital assets become a strategic component of diversified portfolios, financial advisors need to be familiar with strategies beyond the single-asset crypto ETF. In this webinar, you’ll gain insights into crypto custody, yield, staking, trading, borrowing and lending – and discover the fastest growing financial products in the world that you can securely manage for your clients.
“In my 34 years as an advisor, I’ve attended many educational events. This was easily one of the best and most useful.”
Kevin Bourke, President
Bourke Wealth Management
“Event was fantastic, lots of info. Really opened my eyes to the legitimacy of digital assets.“
Stan Emery, IAR
Cambridge Investment Research
“The content was eye-opening. Thank you! It’s rare for me to get this much insight from a single conference.”
Michael Dunne, Financial Advisor
Cereus Financial Advisors, LLC
“Really excellent content! Thank you for doing this.”
Diane Weyrick, Advisor
DWM Financial, LLC
“Great presentation. Quality panels.”
Robert Dwyer, CIO
Chancellor Financial
“Excellent program. Well organized…awesome presenters and information. Well done!”
John Davis, Executive Director
Edelman Financial Engines