3rd Year Associate Comp

Curious as to other associates' total comp for those who stay on for 3rd year associate stints.

Would be great to get:

- Fund Size:

- Base:

- Target Bonus:

- Carry (if any):

- Coinvest (if any / leverage, if any):

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