Moving to Coverage/M&A from Secondaries vs Mid BB

For someone aiming for a top coverage/M&A group for FT roles (GS/MS/EVR/PJT/CVP), would it be better to SA at secondary advisory at a top EB (EVR/PJT/LAZ), or a mid BB (BofA/Citi/Barclays) within coverage/M&A?

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