Job Summary :
The Financial Planning Team's goal is to be an extension of our Member Offices' individual on-site teams and / or a reliable 3rd party consulting team to assist advisors with their financial planning needs.
In this back-office role, you will develop expertise in the various aspects of Valmark's proprietary financial planning processes as well as general financial planning conversations.
As a Financial Planning Intern, you will be responsible for assisting onsite and nationwide financial professionals with their day-to-day workflow.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Develop a mastery of Valmark’s financial planning and investment philosophy
- Establish a fundamental knowledge of accumulation planning, retirement planning, and estate planning
- Understand financial instruments such as ETFs, mutual funds, life insurance, and annuities
- Provide support with initial plan development, recommendations, and ongoing revisions
- Prepare investment management and annuity proposals to support case design
- Update current and creating new advisor-facing and client-facing material
- Assist with financial planning research in a constantly changing environment
Related Qualities :
Our ideal candidate has the following qualities :
- Curious and eager to learn
- Open to constructive feedback
- Optimistic and positive attitude
- Ability to work on a team
- Problem solving skills
- Creative thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship building skills
Requirements :
Must be currently enrolled in college seeking a degree in Business Administration and / or Finance are preferred, but not required.
Must be available to commit 15-25 hours per week during the spring / fall semesters and 25-40 hours per week during the summer months.
Candidates should also be willing to obtain relevant industry licenses and professional designations, namely the CFP® marks, either during college or post-graduation.