CFA for SM or MM (Not interested in LO AM)

Im honestly not interested in LO asset management and my goal is to pursue something in the MM or SM HF space. Would the CFA help or would it be of marginal benefit? I am from a target with an Art History degree and am working as a Transactional Paralegal at a RE law firm (I also don't like RE, but it was my only option)

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