Job Description
- Assist advisors with client meeting preparation, including agenda building, portfolio review materials, and research support.
- Support data entry and maintenance within CRM and portfolio management systems.
- Help prepare financial planning materials, including retirement projections, cash flow summaries, and benefits comparisons.
- Conduct research on investment products, market trends, and planning strategies under advisor supervision.
- Assist with client onboarding documentation and account paperwork.
- Attend client meetings as appropriate to observe advisor-client interaction.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; rising junior or senior preferred.
- Strong interest in financial planning, wealth management, or the CFP® path.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfort learning new software platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive client information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
Benefits
- Direct mentorship from CFP® professionals, including advisor shadowing and client meeting exposure.
- Hands-on experience with real planning work: retirement projections, benefits analysis, and portfolio review materials.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Flexible scheduling around class commitments.
- Small-firm environment with direct access to senior advisors and leadership.
- Potential path to a full-time offer upon graduation.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lansing, MI |
| Salary | $50,000–$65,000 |
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Economicsunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Planningunmatched
Investment Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Materials Planningunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
Retirement Planningunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Wealth Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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