# Associate Financial Planner Intern - Spring 2028 at Cain Watters & Associates, LLC

> Onsite · United States · Intern · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Acainwattersassociates%3A2716846 (read 2026-11-13).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Cain Watters & Associates, LLC](https://alderhq.app/companies/cain-watters-associates-llc)
- Location text: Frisco, Texas, United States
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Frisco, Texas, United States")
- Posted: 2026-08-20 (85 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-10
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- Apply on the employer's site: https://cainwattersassociates.recruitee.com/o/associate-financial-planner-intern-spring-2028

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $62k–$62k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 1031): p25 $47k, median $60k, p75 $83k

## Description (the employer's text)

Summary/Objective

The Associate Financial Planner Interns will report to Financial Planners, as well as the Partners in charge of Associate Financial Planners. The Associate Financial Planner Intern is responsible for directly supporting the Financial Planner with all aspects of the client relationship with CWA and implementation of the client’s financial plan, which include management of both internal and external workflows.

Essential Functions

Prepare and update all consult files for each client’s annual meeting

Assist the Financial Planner with planning opportunities for the client

Assist the Financial Planner and client on implementation items from consult or as needed

Promptly respond to client questions through email and phone calls

Review of annual income tax returns and complete year-end tax projections

Responsibilities and Duties

Financial analysis and tax planning for each business unit that the client owns

Participation with the Financial Planner during annual client meetings

Reconciliation of each client’s current investment asset allocation

Retirement plan analysis and optimization based on annual objectives of each client

Correspond with internal departments as well as outside vendors to assist the client in implementation of their financial plan

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

### Requirements

Education and Experience

Individual working towards a bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Tax, or related field

GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time internship position. The internship program is a structured 8-week experience that begins on Monday, January 10, 2028, and concludes on Friday, March 3, 2028. Interns are expected to be available for the full duration of the program. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some flexibility in hours may be allowed based on management approval.

### CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)

Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)

Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)

Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)

USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)

Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2026)

Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)

Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)

Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)

Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com. Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.

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