For those actually in the industry

<p>Lazard definitely fits the definition of a boutique, as they only offer one service (Well, two now, with LAM): Advisory. They are not a full-service investment bank, thus, they are a boutique. </p>

<p>Do you work at Lazard? Don’t go around pretending you know **** and saying “They will ding you immediately if you call them [a boutique].”</p>