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Financial Planning Intern

CompanyAllworth Financial
LocationWalnut Creek
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in creating and implementing financial plans for clients under the supervision of a CFP. Responsibilities include cross-training across departments, performing casework research, and shadowing financial advisors during client appointments.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
387
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
With our comprehensive approach to wealth management, you receive unparalleled access to our wide range of fiduciary financial experts whose primary motivation is to serve you, not sell you. It's a client-centric philosophy that also recognizes your money deserves every edge it can get—from investments and tax planning to insurance, estate planning, and more. By harnessing industry-leading tools and resources, our advanced solutions are designed to optimize and maximize all aspects of your wealth—now and in the future. Complete. Personalized. Aligned. We call this the Allworth Advantage. And it's the advantage every modern investor needs. HMRN Insurance Agency, LLC license #0D34087
About the Role

Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.

Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993 Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron's Top 40 RIA in 2024.

 

SUMMARY:

Motivated individuals who aspire to obtain the CFP® designation and will be trained to help provide ongoing service and advice to our on-plan asset management clients under the supervision of a CFP®. This is a paid, part-time internship of $20/hr. We are open to a hybrid working schedule. Working hours are between 8:00am to 5:00pm with around 25 work hours per week. This is a summer intern program between May/June and August/September. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cross trains with various departments of Allworth Financial to obtain knowledge of how our business model functions
  • Works closely with an Associate Advisor to develop skills and learn job duties
  • Helps create and implement financial plans for clients
  • Spend time assisting our Client Service Team.
  • Performs various tasks and research relating to casework and business operations
  • Under the supervision of a CFP®, responds to clients’ questions, directly or indirectly, regarding any qualified area of financial planning
  • Shadows Financial Advisor future and existing client appointments to gain advisory training
  • Attends company events, including workshops and seminars

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • In pursuit of BS/BA in Financial Planning, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • In pursuit of CFP® designation
  • Self-starter, with the ability to work independently
  • Strong communication, team work, and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrates ability to learn related financial and office programs and systems       

 

BENEFITS

We value our associates’ time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
  • Dental insurance with MetLife
  • Vision insurance with VSP
  • Optional supplemental benefits
  • Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous 401K contributions 
  • Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy
  • Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)
  • Future growth opportunities within the company

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.

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Key Skills
Financial PlanningInvestment AdvisingClient Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeamworkResearchCase ManagementFinancial Analysis
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsulting
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplemental BenefitsHealthcare Savings AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Working Arrangements401k ContributionsPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysFuture Growth Opportunities