After doing a bit more research it turns out that a steel bicycle frame is still better for most of my priorities:
Once again, a touring rig turns out to be best for everything I want long term. I’m more inclinded to go exploring and being able to swap out a touring/gravel strong bike wheelset for a faster/aero wheelset is far better than considering multiple bikes. At the end of the day, my bike is my “ship” on which I set sail to explore at different speeds and levels depending on the terrain. It is far more important that the ship remain “sea-worthly” than fast, but having the ability to throw a different sail to get a turbo effect and increase in speed that’s perfect.