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TLDR:
>BS chemist 2 years work experience
>trying to break into finance
>Trying to figure out if I can do it with CFA level 1-2 and/or securities certs

So I'm B.S. Chemist in (greater) NYC turning 24 worked for 2 years and 2 years of undergrad work, and I want to break into finance. I want to be an Equity Research Associate or Analyst and probably move around from there.

Ik that getting a CFA level 1 ain't shit, but I think by level 2 given my background in chemistry and the fact that I know the field from the inside and still keep in touch/network with chemists gives me a special in with pharma and specialty materials.

My main questions are, will I still get passed on given that I don't have a financial background apart from certs? Is it a good idea to get more certs like the securities license 6 (7) 24 55 63 idk which of them are relevant but ik that 7 can't be done without a sponsor.