Best path to AM Research Analyst: Sell-side Research or Investment Banking

Currently, a rising junior in college and my ultimate career goal is to be a Buy-Side Analyst or PM. What is the better career starting point, Sell-Side ER or Investment Banking? I will apply to Buy-Side firms this year for my junior year internship, but if I can't land one which would be a better one to choose? I talked to a buy-side analyst at a large mutual fund and he told me IB which is where he started.

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