Best banking groups for my goals?

Hey guys, heading into recruiting season from a super-target (H/W/Cornell) and I'm trying to make some career decisions.

There are a few places I can see myself 20 years down the road:

1. Dictator of third world country

2. IG Influencer (100mn+ followers)

3. Pope

What banking groups would be best for my career goals? Should I try to exit straight to these positions or do a stint in PE first (BX/APO/KKR)? What would be most prestigious?

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