A financial advisor's job is to understand a client's financial goals and then assist in creating strategies to achieve them. To do so, financial advisors must be able to understand, and analyze, market trends and to provide sound financial advice based on various financial indicators. Investment advising: A financial advisor offers advice on investments that fit your style, goals, and risk tolerance, developing and adapting investing strategy as needed. Debt management: A financial advisor creates strategies to help you pay your debt and avoid debt in the future.