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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a detailed breakdown of the best MM Industrial Services Groups and their tiers:

Tier 1:

  • William Blair
  • Baird
  • Houlihan Lokey (HL)

Tier 2:

  • Piper Sandler
  • Raymond James
  • KeyBanc Capital Markets (Key)

Tier 3:

  • Cowen
  • Stifel
  • Stephens

Locations:

  • William Blair: Primarily strong in Chicago.
  • Baird: Also has a significant presence in Chicago.
  • Houlihan Lokey (HL): Strong presence in New York.
  • Piper Sandler: New York and Minneapolis.
  • Raymond James: Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a strong presence in New York.
  • KeyBanc Capital Markets (Key): Cleveland, Ohio, and New York.
  • Cowen: New York.
  • Stifel: St. Louis, Missouri, and New York.
  • Stephens: Little Rock, Arkansas, and New York.

These rankings and locations are based on previous WSO threads and the highest-ranked content on WSO.

Sources: MM IB Tier List, Ranking MM Firms?, MM IB Tier List, Industrials General Info & Best Groups 2020, Rank MM banks

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