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Ep #268: Setting Yourself Apart as a CFP Student with Brennon Holleb
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- New Planner Podcast
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- Feb 20, 2026
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Summary
Brennon Holleb is a Financial Planning and Wealth Management student at Virginia Tech, and he joins the show today to share why he chose to pursue a career in financial planning. If you're interested in how to intentionally prepare for a financial planning career from the very beginning, or what top students are doing to stand out in today's competitive hiring landscape, this episode is for you! Listen in as Brennon shares how his grandparents introduced him to saving, investing, and the stock market—even arranging a meeting with their financial advisor when he was just 13. You'll learn why he chose to pursue the Virginia Tech financial planning program, the intentional steps he's taking to become a strong entry-level candidate, what he hopes to find in a full-time role after graduation, and his advice for other aspiring planners. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Mt0Pm9