Independent research shops (SB, ISI) vs BB

Hey everyone -

How do the independent research shops stack up against the bulge brackets in terms of comp and exit opps? Are there any highly regarded ones other than Sanford Bernstein and ISI? Assume you are randomly assigned an analyst & sector - which would be the better choice for an associate? Thanks!

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