WM to IB. Impossible?

Graduated in 2015 with a undergrad in Business Management. Have been working in WM ever since I starting looking into the financial industry in my junior year. 

I have my Series 6, 63, 26 & 65, life & annuity, & MLO. I’m 29. Would it even be possible to break into IB at this point? If yes, how? MBA / MSF / internship? Am I a chimp for taking this long to make a move? There is barely if any overlap in skill sets between WM & IB but I have a deep understanding of financial markets & I thoroughly enjoy corporate valuation. The challenge of IB, variety in the work, & exit ops make we want to take the leap.

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