Best Career Track for Young Pro After CFA®

Hi All,

I've been reading WSO for a while not but haven't written or commented much. Last weekend I sat for Level 3 of the CFA® Exams and feel pretty confident about it after passing the first two levels on my first try. My question for the community is, what career path would you recommend for someone in their low-mid 20's who has passed all 3 CFA® exams?

I'm from a non-target but well-respected school with very strong grades, a good investment management internship and 2 years at a BB analyst program, ending in Real Estate CMO. Studying for the CFA® got me interested in wealth management, which I understand can have very good hours and somewhat unlimited upisde. I've also always considered a hedge fund or private equity exit as the most commonly desired / most profitable. I think given my young age, success (so far) in the CFA® curriculum, and BB background, I should have a good shot at jobs in HF, PE, REPE, S&T, or wealth management / private bank. I'm curious as to what route you in the community would take in this position, and the relative pros and cons of these industries.

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