Liberal Arts Graduate - First Generation Grad (Rural South to City ) - Looking for guidance and/or a mentor!

Hi guys,

I am a dude from a small, rural part of Arkansas who went to a semi-target (depending on what BB) liberal arts college and wants to pursue my dream working on Wall Street one day. Recently, I am not sure if that's still even possible.

Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated! If you have time to mentor someone like me, PLEASE let me know. I am all ears!

Sincerely,

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