Sell-Side M&A Earning Potential

I’m looking to transition into a sell-side M&A role at a boutique middle market investment bank /  M&A advisory firm. (32 person shop). What is the long term earning potential at the MD level in this role and a firm this size?  Base salary & bonus / commission potential...

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