Fall 2026 Internship

Summit Financial Strategies

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist paraplanners and financial advisors in preparing client deliverables and reports using portfolio management software and CRM systems. Conduct industry research and analyze portfolio performance to support client meetings.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college or are a recent graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and are pursuing a major in a relevant field like finance, economics, or accounting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

portfolio management software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

eMoney software

Job Description

About Summit 

Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm offering financial planning and investment advice to 900+ families. Operating since 1995, Summit manages over $2 billion in client assets. While some RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) firms focus on numbers, we at Summit focus on the people who make the numbers happen. So, we are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals who want to learn, grow, and be part of an exciting, forward-looking organization. We are well-established, growing and known for our openness to innovative ideas and approaches. We actively encourage our clients and associates to suggest ways to improve our service delivery and operations—and make our firm an even better place to work. We can help move your career from now to next. 

Position Description

  • Assist paraplanners and staff financial advisors in preparing deliverables for client meetings by using portfolio management software and CRM systems
  • Gain invaluable knowledge and exposure to the financial planning industry by working alongside experienced advisors

Responsibilities 

  • Generate client deliverables
  • Work with associates to create reports and materials used in client meetings
  • Generate and analyze portfolio performance reports, gain/loss, current position information, etc.
  • General Office Duties

Education

  • Currently enrolled junior or senior in college or recent college graduate
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Major in financial planning, consumer and family financial services, finance, economics, math, or accounting

Computer Skills

  • Superior understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Software knowledge in addition to Microsoft Office is a plus

Investment and Industry Research/Projects

  • Complete research projects on various topics in the financial planning industry
  • Evaluate industry trends
  • eMoney software case study

Terms

  • Internships are typically 12 weeks in length and pay $17 per hour. 
  • Due to the sensitivity of all client information, Summit will perform background and credit checks on all candidates
  • Candidates will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.
  • This position is an in-person role. Maximum 20 hours per week.

How to Apply 

This position is open immediately and until filled. No phone calls please. 

Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.summitfin.com

Summit Financial Strategies

Summit Financial Strategies isn’t your typical financial planning firm. Everything you are used to—from fees to philosophy—is fundamentally different. We’re loyal to just one goal: Yours. That’s how we take you from now to next. From the beginning, Summit Financial Strategies has been all about relationships. We form lifelong partnerships with our clients and often work with the whole family. Your team—which includes your personal advisor as well as additional Summit Financial associates—is dedicated to helping you reach your financial goals. From our beginnings in Columbus, Ohio in 1995 with just two associates, we have grown to over 20 associates and staff members, and work with clients across the country. We believe we are fundamentally different from other financial planning firms and our independent freedom to recommend the right strategies for your financial goals is just the beginning.
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