What can I do with my trading experience

I am currently an equity trader for a large investment firm, but my trading is on small levels, more like glorified customer service and placing trades for clients over the phone. I am wondering what I can do with my trading experience and where I can go to trade and make much more money essentially doing the same thing on bigger levels. I was thinking more behind the scenes trading for a large Asset Management firm or something. I am obviously new to the industry.. I know I love being involved with the market on a daily basis and I also know I could be making a ton more money with another firm trading. I am just looking for more information about trading, how to make the big bucks, and how to get there.

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You should look into sales. You have the retail client exposure, so you should spin that.

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