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.
What We Look For
A+ Player
Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
Dislikes 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).
Main Requirements:
Attain Series 65 and Life & Health licenses
CFP® professional or actively pursuing CFP® certification
Interest in obtaining the CKA® Credential
Work directly with clients to deliver personalized financial planning and service
Participate in an in-depth training program to sharpen your skills and build technical knowledge
Focus entirely on client service since administrative and operational responsibilities will be handled by our support teams
Deliver planning recommendations and support clients through implementation
Maintain ongoing relationships with clients to help them stay on track toward their financial goals
Serve as a trusted advisor without the pressure of prospecting or cold outreach
Skills Required
- Attain Series 65 and Life & Health licenses
- CFP® professional or actively pursuing CFP® certification
- Interest in obtaining the CKA® credential
- Work directly with clients to deliver personalized financial planning and service
- Participate in an in-depth training program to build technical knowledge
- Focus entirely on client service; administrative and operational responsibilities handled by support teams
- Deliver planning recommendations and support clients through implementation
- Maintain ongoing relationships with clients to help them stay on track toward financial goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor without the pressure of prospecting or cold outreach
- A+ player attributes: elite performer, hard worker, self-motivated, gritty
- Foxhole team member attributes: servant's heart, teamwork, white-glove client service
- Rocketship mentality: growth mindset, commitment to long-term career at the firm
