IB WM or RIA

Have an offer from an IB as a financial advisor that pays $128k.

Also just interviewed a few custodians for staring a RIA to do WM. Currently have $10ish million at an IBD I can transfer and bill at least 1% on.

I have never worked at an IB so any insight on what you would choose would be appreciated. Thanks.

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