I got a financial advisor after winning and selling a car, and the funds he recommend I invest in (Fidelity) ended up, over 7 years, to just about double in val

I got a financial advisor after winning and selling a car, and the funds he recommend I invest in (Fidelity) ended up, over 7 years, to just about double in value. So a financial advisor can be good - you just state the level of risk you're willing to take. Mine was 3 out of 5 (risky ish).