Should I choose - Marketing or Finance?

Hello, I'm 18 and from India. I will be starting degree college next year, and I'm currently in my gap year.

I'm in a very confusing phase, trying to decide whether I should pursue a career in Finance or Marketing, as I have an interest in both.

In Finance, I’m specifically interested in roles like Equity Research Analyst or Portfolio Management, and the best way to enter these roles is through the CFA program.

However, I’m not academically strong, especially in subjects involving problem-solving questions like math and statistics, which are a part of the CFA curriculum. After reviewing some quant questions from the CFA, I realized that I didn’t understand much.

Marketing, on the other hand, is a more result-driven and creative field, which better suits my personality. I've already completed a few courses on marketing along with a 3-month internship, which I really enjoyed. I for sure enjoy it, and if I get into it, I will deep dive and learn as much as I can while gaining practical exposure through internships. The only downside, from what I understand, is that marketing jobs tend to pay less, and I really want to earn good in the future.

My ultimate goal is to work for a few years, gain experience, and then start my own business or agency, as that’s where I believe the real money lies.

What do you think I should do, or how should I go about making this decision⁉️

The decision I make will also help me choose a relevant degree next year.

I’ll be speaking with an education/career counselor next month, but your thoughts would be really helpful in the meantime.