EVR/LAZ/PJT - PCA/PCS vs. BXSP/GSAM/Ardian - Secondaries investing

Context: Love secondaries, wanna stay for long-term, offers for the summer analyst position

Would appreciate any advice & opinions to compare the pros & cons

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