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I'm assuming the first is Petsky Prunier.
Can you give us a comparison for the second? Baird/BlackArch/etc.
Probably Stephens
Sounds about right judging from his other topics.
If so, I'd pick Stephens. A quick LinkedIn search shows no Petsky Prunier analysts who've moved on to PE.
I would avoid small boutiques: too volatile and partner-focused. From my short stint at a non-elite boutique, there is meaningful downside risk, which in my opinion is larger than the negative implications of not being in NYC.
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