Financial Services Industry 101 Questions

1.) What are the better / prestigious / secure jobs in the Financial Services Industry (I'm assuming Financial Analyst is one of them)?
2.) What is the common path to get these jobs?
3.) What certifications are needed for these jobs (I've read about the CFA®)?
4.) Are the hours really as bad as they say (I've read 5 A.M. to 10 P.M.)? Are the hours getting better in the industry (I've read Bank of America employees have complained enough to where they might see changes)?

Thanks!

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