Summer 2027 Intern - Financial Sales (Hartford)

Location: Hartford, Connecticut; on-site and in-person. Must reside nearby or be able to reliably commute to Hartford. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; CPT/OPT is not supported.

Compensation: $22.00–$24.00 per hour. Base salary range: $45,700–$62,875.

Company

Financial planning and retirement solutions provider serving individuals, employers, and advisors through personalized products and technology.

What you will do

• Support the Core Sales and Support team with real-time business initiatives and hands-on projects.
• Create prospecting lists and advisor additions in Salesforce for Internal Sales Directors.
• Analyze sales data to improve pipelines and streamline sales processes.
• Identify process enhancements using data and AI tools.
• Develop knowledge of consultative sales, the sales cycle, and 401(k) investment products.
• Complete and present an individual project to business leaders.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Available for the full 10-week program from June 2 through August 6, 2027.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive approach to learning.

Nice to have

• At least two years of academic progress toward a bachelor's degree.
• Expected graduation and availability for full-time employment by mid-2028.
• Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or another relevant business major.
• Interest in financial sales and a future career in wholesaling.
• Experience as a results-driven competitor.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated manager, mentor, and executive sponsor.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Networking opportunities and professional and personal development workshops.
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented internship with ongoing guidance and feedback.
• High-performing interns may be considered for return offers or full-time opportunities after graduation.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.