Picks and Shovels: Investing in the Crypto and Blockchain Economies via ETFs – Galaxy – 10.25.21

Summary:

Now On Demand. Digitization is accelerating rapidly and it’s impossible to predict exactly what our digital future will look like. But this new frontier is unfolding now, and your clients are already asking about crypto and blockchain. Luckily, you don’t have to pick “winners” in this nascent, evolving space. ETFs can provide forward-thinking investors with diversified exposure to broad aspects of the crypto and blockchain economies—all through well-known vehicles that are efficient to own and trade.

As your clients increasingly inquire about crypto and blockchain, we’re here to help you prepare for those discussions. Join Galaxy Digital’s Head of Asset Management, Invesco’s Head of Thematic & Specialty Product Strategy, and Alerian’s Chief Commercial Officer for a straightforward primer on:

• Digitization and decentralization themes
• Crypto and blockchain basics
• Indexing in this innovative space
• Gaining exposure via ETFs

This informative presentation will provide a solid foundation on crypto and blockchain and leave you feeling confident in discussing these timely topics with your clients.

Speakers:

Steve Kurz is Partner and Head of Asset Management at Galaxy Digital. A member of Galaxy’s founding team, he launched and oversees its industry-leading asset management business. He also serves as a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Before joining the firm, he was a Co-Founder of Outer Realm VR, an enterprise focused immersive software company. Previously, he was a Principal and Head of Business Development at River Birch Capital, where he was responsible for raising over $1 billion in assets. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at Fortress Investment Group. He started his career in the Fixed Income Division of Lehman Brothers. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.

Rene Reyna is Head of Thematic and Specialty Product Strategy for the Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Indexed Strategies teams at Invesco. Mr. Reyna joined Invesco in 2010. Prior to his current role, he was head of Product Strategy and Development for Invesco’s Unit Trust business. He served as a Unit Trust product specialist prior to that role. Before joining the firm, Mr. Reyna was an investment representative with JPMorgan Chase. He has been in the financial services industry since 2005. Mr. Reyna earned a BS degree in financial planning and counseling from Purdue University. He is a Certified Financial Planner^® (CFP) and holds the Series 6, 7, 24, 63, and 66 registrations.

Robert J. Hughes is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Alerian and S-Network Global Indexes and is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Product Development. As CCO, Hughes sets commercial priorities for the firm, leads client acquisition and retention, new product development and revenue growth. Hughes has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his previous role of Global Head of Sales at Alerian and S-Network, Hughes was responsible for all facets of the Alerian business development and distribution strategy. Before joining Alerian and S-Network, Hughes was the Global Head of Index and Advisor Solutions of Nasdaq, where he managed the global index licensing effort, ran the client services division, and oversaw the Dorsey Wright RIA distribution. He also served as Director of Business Development and National Sales Manager at CapitalBridge. Hughes holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a Monogram winner for the university’s nationally renowned football team, under the leadership of the legendary Lou Holtz.