2023 Boutique Bulge Bracket 
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 22, 2023
First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. Before this deal, I had expected that “CS First Boston” would become another elite boutique and a strong competitor to the likes of Evercore, Lazard, and Moelis. Klein & Co. banks (GS, MS, JPM, BofA, and Citi).
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Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Vanderbilt sends the majority of its investment banking hires into bulge brackets, with a notable volume to Bank of America. Vanderbilt has one of the lowest Elite Boutique %s among all target and semi-target schools, with no representation at several elite boutiques. We filtered the data to examine U.S.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
We note that UNC sends the vast majority (95%) of its investment banking hires into Bulge Bracket firms, with the largest proportion going to Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. Accordingly, UNC has one of the lowest Elite Boutique %s on our target school list, sending just 5% to these independent advisors.
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
UMiami is the only school on our target school list to feature no elite boutique hires. 100% of UMiami's placements are at bulge bracket firms, with Citi, Bank of America, and J.P. Morgan hiring the most from them. We filtered the data to examine U.S. hires into the top investment banks.
OfficeHours
JUNE 2, 2023
Below, I will outline some of the best private equity firms to work for in 2023. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
BC sends the vast majority of its investment banking hires into bulge bracket firms, with a sizable number going to Citi. We note that BC has very limited presence at the elite boutiques, with only 10% of investment banking placements into these firms. We filtered the data to examine U.S. hires into the top investment banks.
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