The concepts of a consultant and an advisor are close to each other, but there is a significant difference.
Financial consulting is about solving a specific problem at a particular time. We work with such an issue and accompany it.
Financial advisors work with a company long-term, pursuing predetermined goals from the beginning of the relationship. Often financial advisors work for a company as in-house employees.
During a troubling time, an advisor might suggest that a company bring in a consultant to provide short-term relief.