How to Seal Your Top Choice Firm??

I have a final interview coming up with a fund that I am keen on and is my top choice. I am also in the initial stages with some other PE firms that are more prestigious than the firm I have a final interview with. By initial stages, I have spoken with a recruiter and a director at these firms and am now awaiting an invitation for the first round of interviews. So, I have two questions: can I proactively mention to the firm I am interviewing with that they are my top choice or should I disclose this information if they ask as I otherwise may risk looking desperate? Second, should I spice up my situation with other firms and mention that I am in advanced stages to give this firm a sense of urgency and demonstrate my desirability or would you recommend I be honest and say I am in initial stages but this firm is my top choice? This is important for me so I am clearly overthinking this. 

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