Paraplanner

Peak Retirement

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Prepare financial plans, tax reports, and meeting presentations to support advisors. Attend client meetings and provide real-time support while focusing exclusively on service rather than sales.

Qualifications

You are a driven individual with a strong work ethic and a servant's heart, eager to join a fast-growing financial planning firm. You are a CFP® candidate or actively pursuing certification, with an interest in obtaining the CKA® credential, and possess the ability to obtain your Series 65 and Life & Health licenses.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Series 65

Life & Health license

CFP® certification

CKA® Credential

Job Description

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years. In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. As a scaling start-up, we are very particular to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity. We are not a firm for everyone. At Peak, we integrate Christian and conservative values and biblical principles in everything we do.

What We Look For 🚀

  • A+ Player
    • Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
    • Hates working with B and C players.
    • Does not need to be told twice what to do.
  • Foxhole Team Member
    • Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
    • Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
    • Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.
  • Rocketship Mentality
    • Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
    • Growth Mindset in all areas of life -  professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
    • "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).

Paraplanner Main Responsibilities🚀

  • No Experience Needed
  • The ability to earn your Series 65 and Life & Health license
  • CFP® candidate or actively pursuing CFP® certification
  • Interest in obtaining the CKA® Credential
  • Prepare financial plans, tax reports, and meeting presentations for advisors
  • Attend client meetings and provide real-time support to advisors
  • Handle miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support advisor productivity
  • Receive extensive mentorship and training to develop into a financial planner
  • Focus exclusively on service, not sales

Peak Retirement

We serve "Midwestern Millionaires": those in or near retirement, with $1M+ saved, who hate taxes, and have pensions.
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