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Across more than two years of advisor surveys, industry worries have evolved dramatically. Yet certain themes continue to capture attention.

Nearly half of advisors are considering adding this service, according to the Financial Planning's October Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook.

As geopolitical and other uncertainty remains, gold is seen as a useful hedge. But experts warn gold's rise won't last forever.

In this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook, advisors' feelings about the overall economy and practice performance were up. That optimism could be fleeting.

For clients holding crypto, about half have experienced notable losses. But 70% have experienced notable gains, the latest Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found.

Financial Planning's September Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found that equities are growing hotter and cash is cooling off in client portfolios.

Respondents in this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook cheered the prospect of a Fed rate cut, but they didn't feel good about much else.

Volatility, concerns over security and custody, and a lack of clear regulatory framework are the key barriers to adoption, according to Financial Planning's August Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook survey.

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" are doing well, but experts say that doesn't tell the story of the overall economy, which is struggling under the surface.

Half of polled advisors think AI will reduce the number of advisors needed in the market within the next five years, according to Financial Planning's July latest survey.