Tier 2 city Asset Management, RIA, Private Banking - Differences & Comp

Hi All,

Looking for any guidance, discussion or reference regarding what it's like to work in a tier 2 city in Asset Management, at a RIA or Private Banking. Realize they are all a bit different but curious if anyone has thoughts on exactly how, especially the day to day life and comp?

Little background, I've been working in Corp Dev (M&A) for almost 5 year now. Moved up a bit and am paid decently (over $160K all in) but I'm not sure this is where I want to be long term. I'm a little over 30 now and starting to think of these things. My worry is it may be too late and I won't be able to lateral in and make a comparable salary/bonus. I'm almost done a P/T MBA which may help the transition. I interned at a mid size RIA during my undergrad and really enjoyed the work. I don't know much at all about Private Banking but see interesting sounding roles posted from time to time.

Anyone have experience making any type of move and know of the day to day and comp structure? Thanks in advance to anyone who cares to share!

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