too late to break into equity research?

I am almost 28, but looking to make a career change to equity research. I currently work in the PWM space but as of late, my interest here has started to fade. I have completed the first two levels of the CFA and hope to have the charter next year. Am I too old to break into equity research? What else can I do to make this move happen? 

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