Having a financial advisor keeps you in the market. Part of the advisor’s motivation for convincing you to stay in the market can be selfish. However selfish, this is also an advantage; it helps you keep a level head and not get scared if your investments decline. Market timing for younger people can be very costly in the long run without the help of an advisor along the way.

You are critical of the investments you buy. With all the conflicts of interest within the financial industry, you are naturally going to question of any investments that a financial advisor sends your way. However, this could also encourage you to learn more about investing to make smarter financial decisions.

It is very easy to slack off when you are by yourself. A financial advisor can sometimes help you stay focused, just because you know there’s someone monitoring your goals. If you don’t share your goals with anyone, then it becomes easy to skip a deposit into your investment account every once in a while. If you know someone is watching, then you can stay sharp and always be alert.

Ask your financial advisor for success stories. Find out the amount of people your advisor works with every day. One of the best ways to encourage investing is by learning from people who are good at it. Whenever you need some extra motivation to save your money, just ask your advisor to tell you some stories of real people who have a similar history. This not only shows your advisor’s credibility, but it also helps keep you focused on your long-term goals.