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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Skills Required
- Pursuit of BS/BA in Financial Planning, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Pursuit of CFP® designation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability to learn related financial and office programs and systems
Allworth Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is clearly defined with named carriers and plan types, plus optional supplemental benefits. Tax-advantaged options (HSA with an employer contribution and FSAs) add practical healthcare flexibility.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through “generous 401(k) contributions” and an employer match being referenced. This indicates a structured retirement benefit that can materially add to total rewards for eligible employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include flexible/unlimited PTO for exempt staff and a defined PTO allotment for non-exempt staff, alongside a set slate of paid holidays. This provides multiple pathways for paid time away, though eligibility depends on role classification.
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What We Do
Allworth Financial 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 delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.
