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:
Peak University - Our three-month advisor/client service training program, consisting of one-hour of training sessions every day with an experienced advisor.
Peak Bootcamp - Leadership and Professional Development masterclass held every day for the first month.
Intern Bootcamp - An additional hour each day for interns to have time with experienced advisors to get questions answered and do further advisor training.
Trainual - Over 120+ hours of training content built exclusively for Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. team members.
Sit in on client sessions
Mock Client Reps - Our training program provides opportunities to practice presenting financial information as an advisor would to a client.
Skills Required
- Complete Peak University, a three-month advisor and client-service training program.
- Complete Peak Bootcamp leadership and professional development training during the first month.
- Complete Intern Bootcamp training and advisor sessions.
- Complete required Trainual training content.
- Participate in client sessions and mock client presentations.
