RJ and Makay

Independent financial advisors (FAs) are generally feeling very good about the securities markets and economy, suggests a recent survey by Charles Schwab.

Among more than 1,300 independent FAs surveyed, 77% expected the S&P 500 to rise in the next six months — a 14-point improvement since the last Schwab survey in July. Similarly, 56% of respondents described themselves as bullish on the stock market six months out while only 10% said they're bearish.