Since this person is going to be managing your portfolio and valuable assets it is important that you find out about their qualifications. They will need to be certified with local financial bodies and to have passed all of the relevant tests. To find out more about what qualifications are required in your area you can search on the Internet for your countrys specific financial certifications.
A Financial Advisor will need to have experience in writing up comprehensive financial plans. Without a proper plan it is not likely that they will appropriately be able to plan your future and manage wealth. It is advisable that you ask to see previous plans so that you can take a look at them to see how robust and in-depth they are.
Customer service is important in every industry. You will need to know if your perspective advisor is going to be willing to make time for you no matter how many other clients they have. They are the ones that are providing you with a service. You are not demanding a lot but simply requesting that they make themselves available for you if you need advice.
A financial advisor who has 1000+ clients is going to be very busy and hard to get hold of. If you are a high net worth customer your portfolio will likely need more attention. You want to hire someone who will have the time to manage your portfolio properly.
You should also ask about how the financial advisor prefers to get paid. Some advisors work on a commission basis and others work for a fee.
These are just a few tips on how to choose a financial advisor to manage your investments. Whether you need wealth management that includes pension planning or advice on property investments your advisor should be able to assist you. If you want more information you can do some research online.