The internship offers hands-on experience in wealth management, working with Financial Advisors, and includes opportunities for professional licensing through the FINRA SIE exam.
D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.
At D.A. Davidson, we believe in the strength of advice. Summer Interns work directly with experienced Financial Advisors and other financial professionals, while learning about the financial services industry and our 90-year-old employee-owned firm.
The Wealth Management Summer Internship Program is a paid internship consisting of a minimum of 25 hours per week for 9 weeks, with the opportunity to glean valuable insight and wisdom from many industry veterans. You will be placed in a branch office where, over the course of the summer program, you will observe firsthand what it takes to run a successful, ethical practice serving individual investors’ needs. You will also gain hands-on experience by collaborating on various projects that support our Financial Advisors and their clients.
Additionally, the program includes an immersive, action-packed week in our Seattle corporate office, where as a group you will interact and hear from Executive and Senior Leadership and Department Heads in all areas of the firm. The agenda will feature a variety of activities, including presentations, community service, and team building.
All Interns will have the opportunity to study and sit for the highly coveted FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. This is an optional, yet unique and valuable licensing opportunity, not generally offered to current college students. D.A. Davidson will sponsor you for test preparation and testing provided it is completed during the 9-week summer program.
To summarize, this internship will provide you with opportunities to:
• Develop skills in wealth management
• Work directly with experienced Financial Advisors
• Build your professional network
• Earn professional licensing
Qualifications:
• Students must have completed at least sophomore year of college prior to June 2026
• Demonstrated strong academic performance and professional drive
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, teamwork, and service skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results of background, reference, and credit check
• Ability to commit to the duration of the program
• Live within the local area of branch office or have pre-existing arrangements to live in the area for the duration of the program. Transportation and/or moving assistance will not be provided.
2026 Locations for Wealth Management Branch Summer Interns:
Colorado Springs, CO
Encino, CA
Great Falls, MT
Austin, TX
Roseville, CA
Missoula, MT
Seattle, WA
Bellevue, WA
Helena, MT
Bozeman, MT
Lake Oswego, OR
Pasadena, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Next Steps
We are accepting applications starting September 8th with a deadline of October 17th, 2025. To apply, visit the Open Positions section of our Careers page. If you are interested in applying to more than one location, you will need to submit an application for each corresponding job posting.
Important dates:
October-December 2025 – Local interviews in person or virtual
December 2025 – Final interviews for selected candidates and offers for finalists June 15, 2026 – Internship Program begins in respective branch locations
July 2026 TBD – Intern week in Seattle
August 14, 2026 – Internship Program concludes
For more information, contact Natalie Fitzgerald, Project Coordinator New Advisor Training & Acquisition, at (206) 389-4026 or [email protected].
At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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