Confused About Finance Career Paths—Where Should I Start?

I’m currently a junior majoring in finance at an Ivy League school, and I’m feeling overwhelmed by the number of career paths in finance. There’s investment banking, asset management, private equity, hedge funds—the list goes on! How do I narrow down my options and figure out which path is right for me? What factors should I consider to make the best decision?

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