A good financial advisor will help you to invest and manage your money in an effort to meet your financial goals. It's wise to be careful when choosing a financial advisor because you will entrust them with your money. It's wise only to employ a financial planner who is a certified financial planner (CFP). These professionals go through a rigorous testing process in order to become certified. Additionally, you may want to consider hiring a financial advisor who is paid based on the work they do instead of being paid a commission on their investments as these planners may be less biased in their investment decisions.