1975
Acquired William R. Staats & Co., Inc. and expanded into Capital Markets
1972
Began self-clearing and clearing for other firms
1971
Became a member of the NYSE
1970
Enrolled in Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
1969
Acquired Noble, Cooke & Co. and expanded into wholesale business
1957
First Wedbush office opened in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles, CA
1955
Wedbush & Company founded by Edward Wedbush and Robert Werner