HL Minneapolis M&A vs Baird Milwaukee vs Lincoln Chicago

how do these Midwest options stack up? From my understanding HL will be the best career progression / PE exits, Lincoln best WLB? City preference is MKE or CHI so thats holding me back from HL. Lincoln concerns me with lack of analyst modeling reps. Very torn, any input appreciated.

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Lincoln because Chicago is HQ and firm is growing fast. Chicago is also a desirable city. Rest are satellite offices in smaller cities

 

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