Life & Money Financial Planning Planning With Northwestern Mutual What Is a Financial Advisor? Part of our Finance Fundamentals series Julia Chang Jun 01, 2022 A financial advisor can help you meet your long-term goals while ensuring you cover your everyday expenses. Photo credit: pixdeluxe / Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article Financial Advisor vs. Wealth Manager Learn more article What This Advisor Thinks You Need to Feel Financially Empowered Learn more article How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? Learn more