3 Benefits of Financial Planning Internships
Great news! If financial planning is your first career, the industry is eager to recruit your talent and energy. Financial services companies actively recruit candidates for financial planning internships, in addition to entry-level and training programs.
Where to Find an Internship
The CFP Board Internship Clearinghouse is a great place to begin your search. More than 100 internship opportunities are posted here annually. Also check the career office of your college or CFP Board Registered Program.
In addition, you may want to reach out directly to companies you have identified through your own research to ask whether they offer internship programs. And remember, internships can be paid or unpaid, so if you need to bring in income during your internship, you should focus on paid internship opportunities.
3 Key Benefits of Internships
- They provide the knowledge, skills and experience that make you a more attractive candidate as you advance in your career.
- They help you learn more about your own preferences and shape where you pursue future growth.
- Internship hours can be used toward your experience hours for CFP® certification.
In addition to traditional in-person internships, you may want to consider the Amplified Planning’s Virtual Externship. This online internship offers participants the opportunity to gain experience from a variety of different firms and financial planning experts.