Why People Choose to Work With a Financial AdvisorPeople may turn to financial advisors for various reasons. To feel more confident in this advice, "seek a second opinion from a professional financial advisor or use AI tools to verify the validity of the recommendations," Jiang said. Similarly, a wealth of information is available, including from professionals, through sources such as financial media and social media. That could be particularly helpful for lower-income workers who want to get their finances in order before starting to invest and potentially consulting a financial advisor. If you're not ready to work with an advisor consider other types of financial professionals or fintech tools that can provide information and assurance.