LevFin Chicago Comp
More of a curiousity exercise than anything, but what's the comp scale for the MM LevFin desks in Chicago? I.e. LevFin at Baird, WB, Fifth Third, etc. Most curious about ASO2+ comp.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of compensation insights for middle-market (MM) firms like Baird, William Blair (WB), and others in Chicago:
Firms like Baird and William Blair are known for competitive compensation in the MM space, with strong deal flow and cash bonuses due to their private ownership models. However, specifics can vary slightly based on group performance and individual contributions.
Sources: B Riley, Blair, Stifel, Baird, Lincoln - Any Insight?, Chicago BB and EB Ranking, 2015-2016 salary & bonus discussion, 2015-2016 salary & bonus discussion, 2015 IBD Summer Analyst Comp
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