If someone has gone so far as to give you stock market investing advice, or perhaps if you are interested in taking on a new investment advisor, then you should seriously think about putting their recommendations to the test.
Try paper trading the recommendations to verify whether the accuracy and gain or loss potential really fits what you desire and are comfortable with. More often than not you will find that advisors are highly inaccurate and not safe to hand your money over to.
You worked hard for your money, be sure it is being directed by capable individuals, or you may just find yourself working even harder to regain what you lose.