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Map Your Money aims to help you make smarter financial decisions.
Hosted by Jaime Benedetti, CFP®, CEO of BEAM Wealth Advisors, and Jeff Cone, CFA®, CAIA®, CIO, the show combines real-world financial planning experience with institutional investment insight.
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#39 - I Own Bitcoin… But I'm Still Skeptical | The Crypto Skeptic Series ft. Garrett Leroux
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Cryptocurrency continues to spark strong opinions among investors, financial professionals, and the broader public. While some view digital assets as a transformative innovation, others remain skeptical about their long-term role in investing. In this episode of Map Your Money, Jaime Benedetti and Jeff Cone, CFA®, welcome fellow Beam Wealth Advisors financial advisor Garrett Leroux for the first installment of the Skeptic Series—an open conversation exploring both the opportunities and uncertainties surrounding crypto. Rather than debating who is right or wrong, the discussion focuses on thoughtful investing, challenging assumptions, and evaluating digital assets through a disciplined portfolio management framework.
Topics covered include:
• Bitcoin's role as a store of value and how it compares to gold
• Real-world use cases for blockchain technology and digital assets
• Whether Bitcoin still behaves as investors originally expected during geopolitical and economic events
• The impact of regulation, government involvement, and the proposed CLARITY Act
• How investors can think about crypto allocation, volatility, and long-term portfolio construction
• What developments could strengthen—or weaken—the long-term investment case for digital assets
Whether you're crypto-curious, skeptical, or already an investor, this episode offers a balanced discussion designed to help you better understand both sides of the debate and make more informed investment decisions.
Content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and may not be suitable for all investors. Any opinions expressed are those of the speakers at the time of recording and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific digital asset or security.
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Youtube: https://youtu.be/oZ042WmxVHw