Though one might be referred to a financial advisor in a number of ways— a personal or professional referral for example— the decision to engage a financial advisor is best made by making personal contact, accepting a free consultation, considering the professional qualifications and experiences of the advisor, and then trusting your intuition to choose someone in whom you trust.
A good financial advisor will become part of the family, someone who wants to be included in all the important decisions you make in life and the important events that happen along the way.