Survey for M&A Advisory Professionals

Hey Folks! Will you please help me out by answering 10 quick questions about the resources available to you at your firm? The survey is completely anonymous. I don’t work for any of the vendors mentioned in the survey. I am doing this survey strictly as a result of my own curiosity and will post a summary of my findings here on WSO.

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I started my career at a small boutique M&A shop then moved to a larger full-service investment bank and now I am back at a smaller boutique. I am a bit surprised at the difference in paid-subscriptions and resources available to analysts and associates from firm to firm knowing at times these firms pitch against one another for mandates. So, I was wondering if my observations across the three firms I have worked are unique or if it is actually the case that access to a few key resources widely varies across the entire M&A advisory industry.

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It isn't exactly a scientific survey but I'm hoping the results will still be informative so I greatly appreciate your participation.

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Please complete the survey if you haven't yet. It is only 10 questions and takes about 1 minute to complete.

I appreciate those that have already completed the survey. I have had a decent response already this morning.

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