When should I get a financial advisor?

You should get a financial advisor when you believe that life events have affected your financial security and overall well-being and could use an extra set of eyes and hands to mitigate some of the stress or tension. For most people, these events tend to be fairly major, positive or negative, and create drastic change in one’s daily living. Examples include marriage, divorce, children, job loss, loss of a loved one, relocation, graduation, etc. There is no specified time when any one individual should seek the financial advice of a professional as it largely depends on what is going on in the individual’s life, home, or career. It is up to the individual to decide when the best time would be.