FINRA Licensed: Best Career Options

Interested to receive some input on career path options. I have experience at an independent broker dealer working in operations and client facing roles, as well as business development and some derivatives trading for old school advisors. Also, I have worked for BB in back office. I have my FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24, and 3-5 years of experience. I am trying to figure out what the next step should be. I am not particularly keen on remaining in back office for sell side, unless it is a really great role. I have considered doing wholesaling, going back to client facing for private banks or similar roles, and also scrounging through buy side roles. 

Open to all input, I appreciate any feedback and advice.

Thanks

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