Summer Intern – 2026

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kestra Financial is a dynamic organization that provides a leading independent advisor platform. Its core mission is to empower sophisticated, independent financial professionals, including traditional and hybrid RIAs, to thrive, expand their business, and deliver exceptional client service.

The company boasts a culture rich in reinvention and advisor advocacy. Kestra Financial has developed integrated business management technology which, combined with its personalized consulting services, offers significant scale and efficiency. They are dedicated to supporting independent financial advisors by helping them deliver comprehensive securities and investment advisory services to their clients.

Kestra Financial’s Mission is Powering Financial Independence, achieved by enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. This mission is underpinned by their core values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.

ABOUT THE JOB: 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Kestra Financial is offering a dynamic summer internship program for 2026, designed for students seeking real-world experience in a fast-paced, growing, and collaborative environment. This program provides an opportunity to make a tangible impact within the company.

Program Details:
• Duration: The internship program will run from the beginning of June through the end of July 2026.
• Location: Internships will be available at Kestra’s corporate office in Austin, TX, and in many of its member firms nationwide.
• Structure: Interns will be part of a cohort of smart, ambitious, and curious contributors. Based on their academic background and major, interns will be assigned to one of several specialized groups.
• Assigned Groups: Interns may be placed in the following areas:
• Client Service
• Compliance
• Operations
• Product/Data
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Legal
• Technology
• Investment Management
• Work Experience: Interns will work on key projects with specific goals and activities outlined by the leaders in their assigned groups.
• Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain a more profound knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, market insights and outlook, technology platforms, and how Kestra provides services and support to its firms.
• Inclusivity: The internship program is open to students from all backgrounds, with a strong encouragement for those passionate about wealth management to apply. Kestra Financial is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intern Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
To be considered for the internship, applicants should demonstrate the following:
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Preference for Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency: Basic understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word functions.
• Highly motivated and driven individual.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with teams.
• Strong time-management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving individual with the ability to understand and interpret numeric data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in working in a client-service-oriented environment.
• Basic knowledge and/or a keen interest in finance and a strong desire to gain further understanding of the wealth management business.

Internal Applicant Policy:
For internal applicants, specific criteria apply:
• Must be in good standing.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra.
• Must also have a minimum of 1 year of service in their current role, unless approved by an EVP.

Disclosure:
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., applicants acknowledge and agree to the following:
• Kestra Financial, Inc. may obtain and use background information (credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance, and experience) for evaluating potential employment.
• Kestra Financial maintains a strict policy of equal employment opportunity, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.