Before you hire an advisor, you need to see proof that he knows what he is doing. There are questions that you should ask to find out what he is made of. To find that special person who will have your best interest in mind, you will need to knows the following things.
Begin by asking about their education. He should be able to show you credentials and certificate of continuing education. Then ask about his experience, for instance, how long has he worked in this field and this will begin to give you an idea of what this person is like. Then ask him how he gets paid. Does he charge by the hour or is he commission. Be sure you understand how he will bill you for his advice before you hire him.
Some referrals would be good also like past clients and how you can reach them. If he has none to offer, then I would probably meet with another advisor and pass on this guy. Even someone new to the job will have some sort of past experience that can be checked on. Then as for what areas he will cover and how he can help you achieve your goals.
