Education questions

Hi guys,

I’m trying to make a move to a different area of finance (almost anywhere) away from wealth management, which can be a great career for some but I don’t find interesting. It’s become pretty clear that without a degree (I was an athlete in a former life and did not go to college) you have no chance at all. What are some of the most cost efficient ways of doing it in everyone’s opinion? Is it worth trying to leapfrog to an mba or just get a bachelors? Should I just forget it and try for the CFA?

Thanks in advance,

SJO

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