Background as a Financial Advisor/Broker - Any way in?

Hi, I'm currently 27 and have been a financial advisor/broker/sales guy for the past three years (first at Morgan Stanley, and then now at JP Morgan Chase). I didn't graduate from a prestigious university (only undergrad at UC Irvine with a degree in Business Economics), but I've done pretty well as an FA these past couple years. I've built a book from scratch to about $20 million ( which I know is really small still), and not sure if I want to continue this path. I know there's a lot of heavy hitters who make millions, but I've always had a doubt if this was really for me, so I'm here to explore other options.

If any one here can give me the truth and tell me what my options are or what the best thing to do right now given my current situation to break into the industry, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

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