When you fall severely ill or maybe have a high fever do you consult a doctor or do you simply continue with home remedies? Similarly, when it comes to making important financial decisions do you consult an expert financial advisor or do you decide to adopt a do it yourself or DIY approach or worse still do nothing? While for the former question many of you would have opted for a doctor ie., a trained professional, for the latter it is highly likely that most of you would have gone a DIY approach. However, just like treating your ailments at home can be harmful to your health, managing your finances without expert advice can be harmful to your financial health. A financial advisor can help you in many ways. Some of the key ones are discussed below: