Stifel / KBW vs Canaccord Genuity vs Cantor Fitzgerald

Stifel / KBW (FIG, depositories) vs Canaccord Genuity (healthcare) vs Cantor Fitzgerald (healthcare)

Could someone help me out here? Trying to choose between these three firms, thinking about lateral / generalist PE exit opportunities. Not really trying to get pigeonholed in FIG but I’ve heard KBW depositories is a top group. Any advice is very helpful and appreciated.

 

I’ve heard Stifel / KBW generally has a stronger name but the healthcare team at CF is very good. Obviously healthcare > FIG for what I’m looking for but I’ve heard Stifel / KBW gets a lot of deals done and is regarded better. Would you say this is the right way to think about it?

 

As you said yourself, FIG will pigeonhole you. Although KBW is quite strong in its area of expertise, it will not help you achieve your goal. As a result, it comes down to Canaccord vs Cantor Fitzgerald, and although canaccord may pay more, I believe Cantor has a superior presence and will likely provide a better experience. 

 

Canaccord / Cantor both have good deal flow, average transaction size is probably around $300MM-$500MM whereas KBW is likely $500MM-$750MM. Better deal flow, larger transaction size, but still FIG. Canaccord / Cantor would be Healthcare which I’m much more interested in. Looking to gauge exit / lateral opportunities for each of these

 

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