Currently in corporate finance, looking for the best way to grow career

I have ~7 years experience in the field, will be starting at part time MBA this fall (either Marshall or Anderson).

My plan A is to stay in fp&a and try to climb aggressively. I'm not against that option, I like what I do for the most part and there's decent wlb, my only real concern is where my salary will top out.

A small part of me wants to shoot my shot at strategy, but I don't know if that's a realistic option for me and if the career track will be significantly better in the long run.

I want to make sure I'm not overlooking any other options that could make sense for me. Are there any other fields/roles that might realistically be open to me that I should be looking at?

If it makes a difference, I also have a law degree (JD).

Appreciate all input.

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