The best way to make money in the market is to stay away from fees and from "investment advisors" (aka, a waste of money).  Get an online trading platform and pay $7 per trade, do your homework before buying stocks, and try to buy and hold - staying through the ups and downs.

Oh, and don't get an "investment advisor."  They are shysters.  Charging 1% - 2% for your portfolio for doing what?  Nothing.  The just put you in a variety of 30 stocks.  You can do that on your own.  Their advice is worthless.  

Example, in 2008 I wanted to buy Visa.  My advisor tried to talk me out of it.  I plunked down a hefty amount, and today, 9 years later it is up 500%.  Same thing with Apple, same thing with Google, same thing ...

But regardless, he would get his 2%.  Ditched him a few years ago and the best decision ever.  So do not get an advisor.  At least you save that amount up front!