I have a job and I still no what I'm doing or how to move forward.

Hey congrats on the big move! The upside is probably going to be a lot more than you could make in bartending, if you are successful. Age is a big advantage for that type of role. If you like the role stick it out a few years even if the pay isn't there yet. Also, you might come to like not working until 12-3AM.

Figure out what you like about your job. Decide if you want to be a money manager or if you'd rather rep a fund directly down the line (strategist role etc). You could probably work towards a client facing PWM role if you want to work face to face and do asset allocation but it will take some knowledge building first. You're obviously likeable to make the move now so start building your network, try to use that evening time you would have spent bartending to make some connections in the industry, don't just hang with your current friends. You're probably too old to go the research track with your experience so I'd scratch that. Just start reading the WSJ every day and try to be a sponge for any new terminology and get a feel for how the markets trade. That will probably be of the biggest benefit to you.

In terms of wholesaling, from those that I've worked with, it isn't that hard and the question's you're asked will fuel the knowledge base you must build. Just be an expert on the strategies you rep and understanding what market factors affect them (and how) - not as easy as it sounds but it will feel like it's starting to come in a few months and should start really clicking in 1-2 year. Remember the line "I know the fund manager personally, l'd love to solicit their more qualified opinion on that question than share my personal view" and use it well :)

The hardest part at your age is the foot in the door and you're there. Best of luck to you.