I don’t have a strong view on either of these groups, but FIG, as usual, is highly specialized and rarely worth it unless you want to work in FIG long-term. So, for 90%+ of people, CP&R is a better bet, even if the specific bank happens to be stronger in FIG.

Hello Brian,

Currently, how would you compare UBS FIG and CP&R? I am currently in the group placement process for SA.

Thank you,

AS

Wells Fargo is strong in debt and industries that do a lot of debt issuances and less strong elsewhere. You’re unlikely to get into one of the biggest PE funds from there, but plenty of people move to mid-sized firms, especially from stronger groups (industrials). I don’t know how strong they’re consumer/retail group is, specifically, but I assume at least fairly good given the number of companies in that sector issuing debt all the time.

Can you provide thoughts on the C&R group as well as the general investment banking arm at Wells Fargo?

Thanks!