Worth Lateraling from WF as an Associate?

I’m currently in a top group at WF and thinking of lateraling to a top MM, think Blair/Baird/HL. Would this move be worth it or am I better just staying at WF? Would it change my exit ops? How do the lifestyles compare?

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