The frame / fork material is a personal choice. One isn't really better or worse than the other, they are just different.
You will get arguments/discussions supporting one over the other for weeks on end if you wish to pursue that question of BF.
My suggestion would be to test ride a few over similar roads and see what you think.
I wouldn't bother with changing the wheel set at the time of purchase. The OEM wheels will be fine to get started with and you will not be limited to their offerings/prices. Then you can take your time and shop around for wheelset options that meet your specific criteria. The OEM wheelset will be your backup / winter set, which is always nice to have.
Make sure you ride the ones you have an interest in.