David Blain, CEO, and Founder here at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, addresses what’s going on in the markets and the current Ukraine crisis. As a former member of the military, with expertise in the Soviet Union and Eastern Russia, David provides a unique perspective on the issue.

As we continue to see volatility in cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin, BlueSky CEO David L. Blain, CFA, straightens the narrative. Outlining the definitions of investing, speculating, and legal tender in his recent video, David explains his philosophy on digital currency and BlueSky's method of evidence-based investing.

In this three-part episode of his on-going series, 2021 Financial Forecast, David L. Blain, CFA, takes a closer look at capital market expectations in the upcoming year. What does capital market expectations mean? In short, he explains his prediction of how the stock and bond markets will perform and the possible implication for your portfolio.

In the third episode of his on-going video series, 2021 Financial Forecast, David discusses the 2021 Economic Outlook. Taking a deep dive into the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the forecasted changes under President Biden's administration, Episode three is delivered in two parts. Part 1 covers the COVID-19 recovery regarding global reaction and US markets, and David presents the three possible scenarios as we work towards pre-COVID normalcy. Part 2 takes a closer look at the restoration of developed markets (US, Eurozone, UK, China) and predicts a lengthy recovery for emerging markets such as India, Africa, and South America.

As 2019 approaches, and with US stocks outperforming non-US stocks in recent years, some investors have again turned their attention towards the role that global diversification plays in their portfolios.