FDD (big4) vs IB (boutique)

Have an offer from EY (FDD) and offer from a boutique IB Which has done 75 deals in last 7 years worth 2bn USD 

Should I join IB or join EY for brand and then a better IB ?

or join IB and then switch to a better IB ?

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