Rising the Ranks at BBs

Is it more feasible / more beneficial / better to go up the ranks, associate 1 - MD, at GS, JPM, MS or a different BB? Or is one preferred / more doable. Also is it any different succeeding as an MD at any of these? (Book building, fee clipping, etc.)

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