FTI Capital Advisors vs Rx

Hey guys, wondering where FTI capital advisors (the IBD arm of FTI) stands in 2025, every post seems to be outdated. I also know FTI Rx is pretty strong too, but lacks prestige in comparison to A&M and Alix. Just wanted to know what the WLB is between these two roles, the pay, and the prestige. I have no knowledge of restructuring, but find it a pretty interesting career path. Which one would you guys choose, based on the fact that they are both in the LA office and not something like NYC?

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FTICA is ok...but it's most definitely not a major player. If you just want IB experience on your resume, sure, but doesn't mean it carries much weight. It's stronger than it was a couple years ago, but I'd still take almost any other IB firm over it.

RX though, is a different beast. It's considered one of the big 3 (along with A&M & Alix), and on secured & unsecured creditor side stuff, it's arguably the best of the lot (Alix & A&M are heavily debtor side). Have had a lot of interaction with FTI's RX folks, smart bunch. If I had the choice, would def take RX 10 times out of 10.

If I was you though, I'd try to learn a little more about the restructuring field before committing, it's not for everyone.

 

Thanks, really helpful insight. I can only superday for one practice, and I think RX is interesting but im stronger technically for general IB. I know RX is super technical, so I feel like I would fail it if I interviewed for it unless I studied hard. I know it depends, but would you take the risk of failing the RX superday instead of going the safer route with traditional IB? 

 

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