Understanding The Economic Impacts of The Pandemic

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In this Episode

John Merante, Chief Economist at SkyView Partners offers a deep dive into the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. What happened? How the U.S. Government responded? And what does this all mean for financial advisors and their clients?

Our Guest

John Merante, Chief Economist, SkyView Partners 

John is a global macro strategist and economist with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his role as Chief Economist at SkyView Partners, John helps translate the high-impact economic events and trends for the financial advisors and RIA firms who are actively exploring M&A opportunities. Prior to joining the financial services industry, John was a Foreign Service officer and economist in the U.S. Department of State and was posted in Caracas, Bangkok and Washington, D.C.


John is the co-founder and CEO of Blueleaf and is an active startup advisor. He is also an experienced entrepreneur and senior executive. As part of 6 founding teams, he has led the product management, marketing, and finance functions. His background in banking and wealth management has shaped the vision for Blueleaf.

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