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On the heels of the longest-ever federal government shutdown<\/a>, shifting tariff policies and heightened stock market<\/a> volatility, many Americans are worried about what political uncertainty may cost them. <\/p>\n Heading into 2026, the political environment<\/a> has become the top concern clients are raising with their advisor, according to a new report by the CFP Board, the credentialing organization behind the certified financial planner designation for financial advisors.<\/p>\n Roughly half of CFPs surveyed said politics dominates financial planning conversations, even over money matters like inflation<\/a> and market fluctuations. The CFP Board in November polled 322 financial advisors who hold the designation.<\/p>\n “A lot of people were attaching their outlook to overall economic and political conditions,” said Kevin Roth, the CFP Board’s managing director of research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n