WF vs. SVB

Really divided between these two. SVB is in their new tech group in the NYC office. Wells is a platform offer but with their bad group placements, I'm terrified of going to Charlotte. Does anyone know which would have better exit ops/comp?

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I was literally in the exact same situation last year, except I got an offer from SVB Healthcare rather than tech. I felt like a lot of people on this site were pushing SVB, but I ended up choosing WF and feel like I made the best decision for myself.

If you're dead set on tech, then SVB could be a good option. If you want a more optionality, WF might be the way to go. Personally, I chose WF partially because I wasn't set on an industry and partially for better name/exits. I personally didn't find group placement too difficult and I ended up in my top choice group, but there's always a risk that it might not work out. Think about what factors matter most to you and make your decision based off that.

 
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