What sort of reputation did the major banks have before the Global Financial Crisis?

What would a 2006 tier list look like? Obviously much has changed since then. Lehman/Bear/ML were acquired, European banks have struggled a bit, boutiques have taken market share.

What were the banks "known for" back in those days, especially the ones that no longer exist or have changed dramatically?

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