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Exclusively about your IB M&A / RX experience, industry prestige, and compensation. Not exits.

1. Qatalyst
2. Goldman Sachs
3. Centerview
4. Evercore
5. PJT
6. Dyal & Co
7. Morgan Stanley
8. JP Morgan
9. Moelis
10. Lazard
11. PWP
12. Tidal Partners
13. Allen & Co
14. LionTree
15. Guggenheim
16. M Klein & Co
17. Ducera
18. AEC Advisors
19. Ardea Partners
20. Bank of America
21. Citi
22. Barclays
23. Rothschild
24. Houlihan Lokey
25. Jefferies
26. Raymond James
27. DC Advisory
28. Harris Williams
29. Wells Fargo
30. EFIG

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, your ranking aligns with a mix of industry prestige, M&A/RX experience, and compensation. However, there are some nuances worth noting:

  1. Qatalyst: Known for its dominance in tech M&A, Qatalyst is highly specialized and commands respect in its niche.
  2. Goldman Sachs: A Tier 1 bulge bracket with unmatched prestige and deal flow across industries.
  3. Centerview: Renowned for its elite compensation and strategic advisory focus.
  4. Evercore: A top-tier independent advisory firm with strong M&A and RX capabilities.
  5. PJT Partners: Particularly strong in RX (PJT RSSG) and growing in M&A.
  6. Dyal & Co: A niche player with a focus on GP stakes and strategic advisory.
  7. Morgan Stanley: Another Tier 1 bulge bracket with strong M&A deal flow.
  8. JP Morgan: Tier 1b bulge bracket, slightly behind GS/MS in prestige but still a powerhouse.
  9. Moelis: A top boutique with strong M&A and RX presence.
  10. Lazard: A Tier 1 boutique with a storied history and strong global presence.
  11. PWP (Perella Weinberg Partners): A solid boutique with growing prestige.
  12. Tidal Partners: A newer boutique making waves in strategic advisory.
  13. Allen & Co: Known for its exclusivity and focus on media/tech deals.
  14. LionTree: Strong in media and telecom advisory.
  15. Guggenheim: A rising boutique with strong compensation and deal flow.
  16. M Klein & Co: A boutique with a focus on strategic advisory.
  17. Ducera: Known for its RX expertise.
  18. AEC Advisors: A niche player in advisory services.
  19. Ardea Partners: A boutique with a focus on strategic advisory.
  20. Bank of America: A Tier 2a bulge bracket with solid deal flow.
  21. Citi: Another Tier 2a bulge bracket with strong global reach.
  22. Barclays: Tier 2b bulge bracket with pockets of strength.
  23. Rothschild: Strong in Europe, with a growing presence in the U.S.
  24. Houlihan Lokey: Dominant in middle-market M&A and RX.
  25. Jefferies: A strong middle-market player with growing prestige.
  26. Raymond James: Focused on middle-market deals.
  27. DC Advisory: A solid middle-market advisory firm.
  28. Harris Williams: Known for its middle-market M&A focus.
  29. Wells Fargo: A Tier 3 bulge bracket with limited prestige.
  30. EFIG: Likely a smaller or niche player.

This ranking reflects a blend of prestige, M&A/RX expertise, and compensation, excluding exit opportunities.

Sources: Official Investment Banking Rankings: Boutique and Bulge Bracket Prestige, EB Ranking/Comparison, EB Ranking/Comparison

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Why not much higher comp small team boutique feel if you are interested in tech advisory I think it still makes perfect sense.

 

“College sophomores please ignore”

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