Associate Financial Planner Intern - Summer 2027
Cain Watters & Associates · Frisco, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
About the role
The Associate Financial Planner Intern will report to Financial Planners and Partners, supporting all aspects of client relationships and financial plan implementation, including management of internal and external workflows.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and update consult files for each client’s annual meeting.
- Assist the Financial Planner with planning opportunities for the client.
- Support the Financial Planner and client on implementation items from consults or as needed.
- Respond promptly to client questions via email and phone calls.
- Review annual income tax returns and complete year-end tax projections.
- Perform financial analysis and tax planning for client business units.
- Participate in annual client meetings alongside the Financial Planner.
- Reconcile each client’s current investment asset allocation.
- Conduct retirement plan analysis and optimization based on annual client objectives.
- Correspond with internal departments and outside vendors to assist in client financial plan implementation.
Requirements
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on MS Excel.
Schedule
This is a full-time, 10-week internship running from Monday, June 7, 2027, to Friday, August 13, 2027. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility based on management approval.
Work Environment
This role operates in a clerical, office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The position is largely sedentary but may require occasional filing, lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing as necessary.