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Vision Financial Group

Equipment leases, loans, and rental solutions.

Financial Plan Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/16/2026
$26 - $33/hr
Mid
Des Moines, IA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Coralville, IA, USA | Joplin, MO, USA
HybridHybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Responsibilities
  • Facilitate the gathering of client data and enter data accurately into financial plans.
  • Prepare personalized meeting materials and ensure completed financial plans are provided to applicable parties.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders to collect outstanding plan details in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with paraplanners to ensure financial plan details are reflected properly on meeting agendas and in the customer relationship management system.
  • Schedule advisor meetings with financial planners to maintain project timelines.
  • Coordinate with the internal accounting department to ensure accurate billing of financial planning fees and annual subscriptions.
  • Oversee financial planning engagements to ensure alignment with firm guidelines.
  • Assist financial professionals with onboarding to financial planning systems and software.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting, training, and support related to financial planning tools for advisors within the Financial Integrators Network.

About the company

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Vision Financial Group

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Civista Leasing & Finance offers flexible and affordable equipment financing nationwide through leases, loans, and rental solutions. Customers can finance or lease equipment and pay over time, while benefiting from the support and resources of Civista Bank’s team. The product works by matching a business’s equipment needs with customizable financing terms and payment options, backed by bank services and relationship banking. The company stands out by combining specialized leasing finance with the full resources and personal service of Civista Bank, giving customers a direct line to banking and financing from one team. Its goal is to help businesses acquire the equipment they need on predictable terms, supported by a strong banking relationship, so they can operate smoothly and grow.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Civista reported 1Q 2026 leasing production of $18.2 million funded and $8.8 million net.
  • Targeted industries like propane, recycling, and additive manufacturing support specialized deal flow.
  • Civista's 2026 hiring posts in Pittsburgh show continued leasing investment and operating continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Vision lost independent identity after August 2023, limiting employer brand and autonomy.
  • Q1 2026 leasing revenue and residual income fell 14%, pressuring division economics.
  • CEO Dennis Shaffer retired August 2026, creating leadership-transition risk across Civista and leasing.

What makes Vision Financial Group unique

  • Founded in 1991, Vision built national equipment finance expertise before Civista integration.
  • Pittsburgh headquarters and targeted-industry specialization support national leasing outside Civista's Midwest branch footprint.
  • Civista kept Vision's team and merged it into a full-service leasing division.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Abl Advisor
Oct 6th, 2022
Vision Financial Group to Be Acquired by Civista Bancshares - News | ABL Advisor

Civista Bancshares announced the signing of a definitive stock purchase agreement pursuant to which Civista will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pittsburgh-based Vision Financial Group, Inc. (VFG), a privately held, independent, full-service general equipment leasing and financing company. Founded in 1991 by Fred Summers, VFG...