CFP Board: Savers Stay Optimistic Despite Politics, Market Volatility

By Paul Mulholland August 07, 2026 PSCA (Plan Sponsor Council of America)

According to CFP Board’s Summer 2026 quarterly survey of CFP® professionals, clients remained broadly optimistic about their long-term financial outlook, with 50% reporting a positive outlook despite ongoing market volatility and concerns about the rising cost of living. At the same time, CFP® professionals said news coverage, political beliefs and market uncertainty were influencing investor behavior.