While a financial advisor can help you invest in the stock market, hiring one is not the most practical way. Statistically, a financial advisor is very unlikely to beat and even keep up with the stock market's overall performance. Also, it's not like they have many incentives to try. You will still have to pay a financial advisor no matter how your investments do. Financial advisors also come with a hefty price tag. Some charge for their time, and the fees can be up to $400 per hour or more. Others charge anywhere between 1-2% of your assets, which can drastically cut your earnings as your portfolio grows. While using a financial advisor to invest in the stock market was once quite common, it has become an outdated practice. Using an online brokerage or a robo-advisor is the more economical and practical route to take.