# Christopher King

> Christopher King is the founder and CEO of Eaglebrook, a crypto investment platform that gives registered investment advisors (RIAs) direct access to bitcoin and digital assets through tax-optimized separately managed accounts (SMAs). A Penn State finance graduate who began investing in digital assets in 2014, King started his career in crypto-focused venture capital at Morgan Creek Capital Management before launching Eaglebrook in 2019. The New York and Miami-based company has grown into one of the largest crypto SMA platforms serving wealth managers, backed by investors including Castle Island Ventures, Brewer Lane Ventures, and Franklin Templeton.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Eaglebrook
- **Organizations:** Eaglebrook, Eaglebrook Advisors, Morgan Creek Capital Management
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor's degree, Finance, Penn State University
- **Known for:** Built Eaglebrook into one of the largest crypto separately managed account (SMA) platforms serving financial advisors, Grew the platform to serve 60+ RIAs with hundreds of millions in assets under management, Secured backing from Castle Island Ventures, Brewer Lane Ventures, and Franklin Templeton, plus wealth management leaders Marty Bicknell and Mark Casady

## Career timeline

- **2014** — Began investing in the digital asset market
- **2018** — Joined venture capital firm Morgan Creek Capital Management in Chapel Hill, NC, investing in crypto companies, funds, and liquid investments
- **2019** — Founded Eaglebrook Advisors to give financial advisors trusted access to digital asset investment solutions
- **2020** — Partnered with Mariner Wealth Advisors to launch the Eaglebrook Bitcoin SMA
- **2022** — Raised a $20M Series A funding round

## Achievements

- Built Eaglebrook into one of the largest crypto separately managed account (SMA) platforms serving financial advisors
- Grew the platform to serve 60+ RIAs with hundreds of millions in assets under management
- Secured backing from Castle Island Ventures, Brewer Lane Ventures, and Franklin Templeton, plus wealth management leaders Marty Bicknell and Mark Casady
- Landed early partnerships with major firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Dynasty Financial Partners
- Raised a $20 million Series A round

## Latest updates

- **2024-12** — Appeared on Orion's 'The Weighing Machine' podcast discussing crypto adoption among financial advisors

## Links

- Website: https://eaglebrook.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherking7
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/cjking711

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Last updated: 2026-07-22