Highest Paying Independents/EBs?

Looking to lateral from my current shop (regional boutique/lower tier MM), for personal and financial reasons I'm looking to maximize short-term comp.

Have heard anecdotally the hierarchy goes as such:

1. CVP

2. Q

3. Dyal

4. Ardea

5. LionTree

6. PJT

7. PWP

8. Blair

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From what I know, Gordon Dyal pays more than anywhere on this list. But the hours will reflect that–there isn't a work-life-health balance. 

 

Awesome, any idea what an2 an3 (assuming there are an3 here) and associates get?

 

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