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What is commission genealogy research?

Commission genealogy research involves hiring a professional genealogist to investigate and document your family history on your behalf. These experts use historical records, databases, and sometimes DNA analysis to trace ancestry, build family trees, and uncover information about ancestors. Clients typically provide initial details, and the genealogist conducts thorough research to answer specific questions or provide comprehensive reports. This service is ideal for those who lack the time, expertise, or access to necessary resources to conduct the research themselves.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commission genealogy researcher?

To thrive as a Commission Genealogy Researcher, you need strong research skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of historical records and genealogy methods, often supported by a background in history or library science. Familiarity with genealogy databases like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and archival tools, as well as relevant certifications such as those from the Board for Certification of Genealogists, is highly valuable. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and perseverance are standout soft skills for effectively gathering, interpreting, and presenting complex family histories to clients. These competencies ensure accurate, thorough research and clear, client-focused reporting in a field where credibility and precision are essential.

What are some common challenges faced in commission genealogy research and how can they be managed?

Commission genealogy researchers often encounter challenges such as incomplete historical records, language barriers, or conflicting information from various sources. Managing these issues requires persistence, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical skills. Researchers typically collaborate with archivists, other genealogists, and clients to verify data and fill gaps, utilizing both traditional documents and digital databases. Staying organized and maintaining clear communication with clients helps ensure that expectations are met and progress is clearly documented throughout the research process.

What is the difference between Commission Genealogy Research vs Commission Research Specialist?

AspectCommission Genealogy ResearchCommission Research Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires genealogy certifications or research experienceOften requires research or industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based, focused on historical and family dataOffice or field-based, focused on industry-specific data collection
Industry UsageCommon in genealogy, heritage, and historical research sectorsUsed across various industries including finance, market research, and legal
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched together due to research focus but different specialtiesCompared for research roles involving data analysis and reporting

Commission Genealogy Research focuses on tracing family histories and historical data, often requiring genealogy certifications. In contrast, Commission Research Specialists handle industry-specific data collection and analysis, with different certifications and work environments. Both roles involve research but serve distinct purposes within their industries.

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Marketing & Research Intern

Centurion Financial Strategies, LLC

Minneapolis, MN

$14/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Centurion Financial Strategies is a financial planning and investment advisory firm that helps individuals and families make wise financial decisions, prepare for retirement, manage investments, and navigate important life transitions.


About The Role

We are looking for a college student who lives near Bloomington, Minnesota, and is interested in financial planning, research, marketing, and business operations. You must be able to work in person from our Bloomington office when your class schedule allows.

Most of your time will be spent supporting Centurion Financial Strategies through financial planning research, client meeting preparation, marketing projects, data organization, and improvements to our internal systems.

You will also help Generation Family Properties with two unique projects:

Messy Title focuses on properties with complicated ownership situations, such as deceased owners, multiple heirs, unresolved estates, or delinquent taxes. You may research property records, family histories, obituaries, probate information, and possible heirs. Think of it as part real estate, part genealogy, and part detective work.

The Land UnConference is a community and event series for land investors focused on conversations, networking, and learning from other attendees—not sitting quietly through eight hours of PowerPoint presentations. You may help with marketing, social media, attendee communication, event research, and planning.

Compensation:

$14 hourly


Responsibilities:
  • Helping prepare for financial planning client meetings

  • Researching financial planning topics and organizing client information

  • Creating marketing content, social media posts, emails, or videos

  • Researching property records, family histories, and possible heirs

  • Helping market and plan the Land UnConference

  • Improving workflows and using AI or other technology to work more efficiently

  • Occasionally receiving a project that begins with, “We have an idea…”

What You’ll Learn

  • How financial plans and client meetings come together

  • Financial planning and investment concepts

  • Marketing, content creation, and event planning

  • Property ownership and public-record research

  • How we operate behind the scenes

  • How to turn a slightly messy idea—or spreadsheet—into something useful


Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in college and living near Bloomington, Minnesota

  • Able to work in person around their class schedule

  • Interested in finance, marketing, real estate, or research

  • Curious, organized, dependable, and willing to dig for answers

  • A strong communicator who is comfortable asking questions

  • Comfortable with spreadsheets, documents, and online tools

  • Able to work independently without needing every single step explained

  • Not terrified by complicated research or an imperfect spreadsheet

What We Offer:

  • $14 per hour.

  • A results-oriented commission equal to 8% of the gross profit on properties you directly help acquire, paid after the property sells.

Why This Internship Is Different

You will not spend the internship watching from the sidelines or becoming the office coffee expert.

You will help with real client preparation, financial research, marketing campaigns, property investigations, and events. Some assignments will have clear instructions. Others will start with a question or idea and require you to help determine the best next step.

For the right candidate, this internship may also create an opportunity for additional responsibilities or a future full-time role.


About Company

We are a small but successful land flipping firm. We’ve been in business since 2017 and have built a seven-figure revenue business. We have continued to grow each and every year so far.

We use direct mail, cold calling, online advertising, and other marketing campaigns to acquire land and distressed properties at a discount from sellers who may live far away, no longer use the property, inherited it, fell behind on taxes, or simply do not know how to resolve the situation.

After purchasing, we work through the problems, prepare the property for resale, and sell it closer to market value.

We buy from the people who see it as trash and sell it to the people who see it as treasure.

We look for properties that other investors overlook because the ownership is confusing, the family situation is complicated, or the research requires more patience than most people are willing to give it.