Seeking Guidance on Non-Traditional Finance Careers

I genuinely like finance, but I'm not aiming for anything fancy. A solid $65k would make me quite content. I'm on the lookout for a finance career that isn't soul-sucking and allows for a healthy work-life balance. MyGreatLakes I've been exploring finance careers, but the conversation always seems to circle back to the typical Wall Street roles like investment banking, trading, and M&A. While I respect those paths, I'm certain they're not for me. Can anyone suggest me?

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