CAREER PATH ADVICE NEEDED- All experienced finance professionals chime in and help!

Some background information to help advise a young professional (kinda all over the place) seeking some friendly advise:

  • Junior finance major @ top 10 undergrad business school
  • Strong experience...wealth management intern at major firm, corporate strategy intern, some impressive entrepreneurial experience
  • At major F100 company this summer doing their junior year finance internship program (likely corporate FP&A)
  • Lower GPA (between 3.0-3.5)

So, unlike most finance students in my position, I am really unsure what path within finance is best for me. Have had varied experiences within the field from wealth management to corporate strategy to corporate finance (this upcoming summer) and I just am unsure the best way to proceed forward and where my future lies. If I have a successful summer, I'm sure I have a return offer waiting for me at this F100 company which could lead to a solid career trajectory but kind've a dead end Director of FP&A-type role. I obviously want to make great money in my career but am curious about what the career trajectory typically is at a niche sector (think tech/pharma) company doing financial analysis. Is there a path to consulting? I am pretty analytical but my main strength is my qualitative skills for sure. What would you do if you were in my shoes?

 
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