#finances I have had a financial adviser for several years to help me invest my modest life savings. I can extract the following conclusions:

1) Make sure you pick somebody who has a stellar reputation (there are special tools online to check on anybody)
2) Just remember that he (she) will always look for their own interest first and foremost.
3) Never ever invest 100% of your available (not needed to live) savings with them, as your investment is always at risk.

Food for thought!