Explorers and Trailblazers
The Experience

Calvin Alex
Welcome to Playfair!
Fall 2020

Adrian Palomo
Welcome to Playfair!
Fall 2020

Gabriel Slamowitz
Welcome to Playfair!
Fall 2020

Our technical and administrative professionals and our interns are explorers and trailblazers who clear the path along our client’s financial journey. They are the essential resource in our service commitment to our clients. By maintaining a discipline of excellence, enthusiasm, empathy, effectiveness, and elegance, we nurture and maximize talent for each individual and our firm.
Rediscover Success at Work
Every team member makes progress toward a more fulfilling lifestyle while working at Playfair. We take the time to learn what’s important to each member of our team and plot their goals on their personal Success Road Map®. Work is challenging, meaningful, and enjoyable.
Our Internships
Apply for an internship at Playfair Planning Services. You’ll receive a customized experience. Whatever your circumstances and availability, you will find an opportunity that works with your schedule, passions, and interests.
Rolling Admissions
Internship content, start, and end dates are customizable. Just like our clients, we recognize that each student is different. We seek to personalize a program that meets your strengths and natural work style without interfering with your academic schedule. This includes comprehensive training to ensure you will fit into our firm quickly. You will gain skills, network with other interns and senior managers, and build your understanding of the financial services industry.
Real-World Experience in Real Teams
At Playfair Planning Services, you’ll be integrated into a team and given a role with meaningful responsibility. You will benefit from educational events, presentations, meetings, and networking opportunities. Personal assessments and appraisals focus on your strengths and measure how you naturally do things. Training and mentorship include:
- Orientation to Playfair Planning Services
- Anti-bias and anti-racist training
- Free Membership in Toastmasters International
- Web-based tutorials
- In-depth financial markets and product training
- Division-specific training
- Lectures and presentations from line professionals.
Additional Exposure
Depending on the time of year that you intern, you may be exposed to cash flow and debt management, investment management, tax planning and preparation, retirement planning, special situations planning, and legacy, estate, and heritage planning. You may interact with portfolio managers and industry leaders.
How We Will Reward You
You can expect a competitive results-based stipend, several benefits, and recognition for your achievements.
- Sponsorship with Toastmasters International
- Attendance at monthly conferences
- All-expense paid travel within the US to top-notch financial services conventions
- All-expense paid travel retreat to review company objectives and progress
- Unique leadership and project management opportunities
- Most importantly, insider knowledge of how to create wealth
Locations
Virtual internships are available to students across the country.
Qualifications
Candidates applying for internships at Playfair Planning Services can be full time or part-time college students and graduates who:
- Maintain a 3.2 GPA
- Demonstrate leadership ability exemplified through previous work experiences or extracurricular opportunities
- Have attention-to-detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Support for CPA and CFP® Candidates
During our year-long Trailblazer Program, our interns gain valuable experience that meets the criterion for both the CPA and CFP® designations.
Support for International Students
After completing a two-year fellowship in the US, eligible Fellows are supported by connecting with and sponsoring employers.
Noe Vega Jr.
January - April 2020
Interning at Playfair is truly a unique experience. The program is geared towards the intern in the sense that all tasks are given to match their goals. There are endless opportunities to improve oneself professionally while interning at Playfair. The team has mastered the art of working in a virtual setting and it is easy to forget that at any given moment there may be hundreds of miles separating you from your team members! Everyone is willing to help and is genuinely interested in seeing interns better themselves through the program. After a very brief adjustment period I was able to grasp the software being used and become a contributing member of the team while also improving my communication skills. Playfair provides the perfect environment for you to build your skills while also learning about the financial services industry.
Jackeline Perez
January - July 2020
I’ve been part of the team since Jan 2020. I’ve been able to gain experience and knowledge of what it’s like to work in an online business for the first time. This company welcomes feedback that helps and encourages the team’s personal growth. I appreciate Playfair’s respect and guidance for my goals.
Kavita Manbahal
June - August 2020
My experience as an intern at Playfair has been amazing! I felt welcomed and part of the company from day one. The daily self-assessments provided a platform to reflect on my productivity, express my opinions, and see my growth through the welcome challenges that happened as the days and weeks went by. I strengthened my skills while adding value to this company! I also appreciate the positive culture that motivates me to continue to work hard even if I am having a rough day.
Lloyd Pierre
May - August 2020
This internship is a good way to get your feet wet in the world of finance. I enjoyed this whole new world. I was exposed to various resources I have never dreamed of using. Playfair helped me improve my communication skills and social activity to a point where it is second nature. These skills are transferable to any field you are studying and any path you wish to pursue. The team felt like a family with their support endearment. Everyone was on task, and my role was as important as any team member. Communication is a key aspect to Playfair, and they are masters at that.
Kalifa Smith
September - November 2020
My internship with Playfair allowed me to directly engage in an intricate, high-level project with tax accounting experts and financial professionals. Playfair wants their interns to have an exceptional learning experience, and they take the time to plan around it. I was able to see the process from complex tax planning to amending tax returns, gaining an understanding of tax regulations and calculations, and not simply relying on automated calculations of the software. Plus, I expanded my network with the staff and industry experts. I felt like a valuable team member in my project – working on research and discussion materials used in client conversations. This internship opportunity will teach you new skills and show you the effectiveness of converging new alliances.