MBA vs. MSF - Investment management

In which cases is it better to go for the MSF than the MBA? In which cases is it better to go for the MBA instead of the MSF?

Obviously, this will depend on my interests and what not, so here's a little context for answering the question.
1. I doubt I'd get into a top 15 MBA program, since they're pretty competitive. I could probably get into an MBA program in the 15-30 rank.
2. I'm interested in investment management. More specifically, I'm interested in the jobs that involve investment decision making. I'd like to be a portfolio manager for an investment management firm, such as HF, PWM, etc. If things went well, it'd be awesome to start my own firm, or rise to managing director or partner within an another firm.
3. I intend to get the CFA, regardless of whether or not I get an MBA or MSF.

 

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