How do you find a financial advisor?

[amberlyrose]

H and I need to sit down with someone and seriously discuss a budget, financial goals, etc.
I think you guys are really smart, but he needs to be able to ask questions, hash things out on paper, and see exactly what is going on.
I just need a definite plan I just don't know where to start the search.

[Susie]

We just met with someone this week, he's married to one of my colleagues. (Well, soon to be former colleague; she's leaving the firm!) It made it easier because my firm's compensation structure is a little unusual and I didn't have to explain it

If I didn't go to him, I probably would've asked a friend who I knew to very roughly be in my income bracket and asked who they use and if they are happy.