About Us
Wedbush is dedicated to securing your interests, strengthening your vision, and helping clients achieve financial success while focusing on client service and financial safety, innovation, and the utilization of advanced technology.
Learn more about Wedbush by exploring some of the building blocks that define who we are.
When it comes to business continuity and financial stability, Wedbush is safe and secure. We’ve been around since 1955, and we just keep getting stronger. With memberships on all major stock exchanges in the United States including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, NYSE ARCA, and BATS, Wedbush also has the capability to execute on most international exchanges.
In 1955, two young entrepreneurs, Edward Wedbush and Robert Werner, founded Wedbush & Company. Fresh out of college, they each pooled $5,000 to capitalize their new company—a wise investment in a bright future that is still unfolding.
In 1955, two young entrepreneurs, Edward Wedbush and Robert Werner, founded Wedbush & Company. Fresh out of college, they each pooled $5,000 to capitalize their new company—a wise investment in a bright future that is still unfolding.
In 1955, two young entrepreneurs, Edward Wedbush and Robert Werner, founded Wedbush & Company. Fresh out of college, they each pooled $5,000 to capitalize their new company—a wise investment in a bright future that is still unfolding.
Today, Wedbush Securities is a leader in the financial services industry, providing our clients, both private and institutional, with a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 100 registered offices and nearly 900 colleagues, the firm focuses on client service and financial safety, innovation, and the utilization of advanced technology.
History of Wedbush Securities
1955
Wedbush & Company founded by Edward Wedbush and Robert Werner
1969
Acquired Noble, Cooke & Co. and expanded into the wholesale business
1971
Became a member of the NYSE
1975
Acquired William R. Staats & Co., Inc. and expanded into Capital Markets
2006
Ranked #1 Liquidity Provider by NASDAQ Listed Securities | Ed Wedbush named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Los Angeles
2009
2014
2017
2020
1957
First Wedbush office opened in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles, CA
1970
Enrolled in Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
1972
Began self-clearing and clearing for other firms
1988
Acquired Morgan, Olmstead, Kennedy & Gardner
2008
Acquired assets of First Wall Street Corporation and Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given