Difference betweeen MM and "elite boutique"

What is the difference between the two in regards to: culture, clients, exit opps, deal flow, pay, hours, prestige etc. Who are the major players? Thanks!

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elite boutique do the bigger deals like BB- BB or better pay, BB hours, prestige, ex. evercore/lazard/greenhill MM do the middle market deals

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