Next move advice

Short and to the point. 3.7 GPA - Finance major out of state school (non-target) - mid west Internship experience included mergers and acquisitions analyst at a small cap specialty engineered materials corporation Current role asset based lending valuations (i.e appraisals) for past 2 years. Looking into changing careers, seems like a credit analyst is the natural fit given prior employee paths since leaving. Thoughts on starting the CFA program or going back to school either masters in finance or accounting. Ultimately any career advice that a background like mine could be a good fit for would be appreciated.

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