How to invest £40k & how to decide

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Due to receive equity from the sale of house after breakdown of relationship, and after debts are paid off and essentials paid for I'll have about £40k to invest and I have no idea what the best thing to do is.

I think a financial advisor is probably the best port of call but please could anyone advise the best way of finding a good one?

Thanks in advance

Watching with interest.
We talked to financial advisor at our branch but were not super convinced...

Are you a member of a union? Some unions have arrangements for reduced cost financial advisors.

Word of mouth referrals - ask friends and family for recommendations. Or use the Personal Finance Society's website for their list of members to find a regulated, qualified financial adviser local to you.