Corporate Responsibility
At Wedbush, we take pride in being active members of the communities we represent while also striving to offer colleagues a welcoming environment focused on diversity and inclusion.
WedbushCares, a corporate giving program, is dedicated to supporting, educating, and sustaining our communities, colleagues, and clients through charitable activities at all levels of the firm.
At Wedbush, the term “corporate giving” signifies more than just writing a check. It means encouraging and entrusting colleagues to make a personal difference in their community through partnerships, volunteering, and contributions.
Susan G. Komen aims to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Volunteerism examples: Participate in SGK walks. Help fundraise.
Scholastic Book Fairs are magical and unforgettable experiences that provide elementary children from low-income families access to free quality books, which increases literacy rates and encourages a love for reading.
Volunteerism examples: Be a greeter, a classroom book reader, or help students select books during a Wedbush/Scholastic book fair.
Family Promise has a holistic, community-based approach to provide prevention services before families reach crisis, shelter when they become homeless, and stabilization programs once they have secured housing to ensure they remain independent.
Volunteerism examples: Organize a supply drive. Read a story. Facilitate financial literacy training. Help write a resume.
Rapunzl is investing in the next generation of investors by educating and inspiring students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (i.e., HBCUs) about the importance of taking charge of their personal finances and pursuing financial services careers.
Volunteerism examples: Facilitate a financial literacy workshop. Serve as a panelist for a career panel. Be a firm representative at a campus event.
Below are recent organizations our colleagues have supported and volunteered for:
WedbushCares Fund
To carry on the tradition of service Edward W. Wedbush instilled when founding the firm, and to honor his lifelong commitment to the community, we have created the WedbushCares fund. All tax-deductible donations to this fund will help support the annual philanthropic efforts of WedbushCares.
If you would like to make a donation in honor of our beloved founder, please click here.
WOW promotes and supports the advancement of our female colleagues across all divisions of the firm.
Career advancement strategies and leadership opportunities are provided through attending fun social networking events and information sessions.
Development
A pivotal aspect of our firm’s culture is to enable colleagues to reach their highest potential in order to achieve their career goals. WOW participants have access to consult with leaders across the firm who specialize in a wide variety of job functions. The benefits are twofold, resulting in professional development opportunities for our colleagues as well as fueling the continued growth of our business.
Networking
Gain valuable insight and access to a wide variety of financial industry networking organizations by participating in WOW networking events, workshops, and mixers. Hosted events include both internal and external speakers with the intention of emboldening women to work towards leadership positions throughout their careers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our firm has created a work environment welcoming of all ideas and cultures. Throughout our 100 satellite locations, you’ll find diverse colleagues who collectively speak over 30 different languages.
We aim to foster a culture of inclusion at Wedbush that encourages colleagues to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our business, as well as having equal opportunities to succeed. We strive for an inclusive work environment that drives innovation for all colleagues, at all levels. And because we recognize that maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace requires intention and is an ongoing effort, we intend to continually adapt to the evolving needs of our colleagues.
We know that diverse companies drive innovation, have higher colleague satisfaction, foster superior client service, and add meaningful value for stakeholders.
Financial Literacy
As part of our commitment to service, we are proud to support efforts to improve financial literacy for youth. We offer resources for parents and teachers to create an informed conversation.
Wedbush Investment in Student Education (WISE) is designed to educate students of all ages on financial literacy.
The ability to exercise sound financial judgment is increasingly important, yet ever more difficult in today’s complicated financial market. WISE seeks to provide students with a better understanding of financial basics through educational resources and corporate partnerships with relevant non-profit organizations. Valuable money management skills will help provide students with the financial knowledge needed for a successful future. You can view our resources and start getting WISE below.
FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 3-6)
Coloring pages and financial-based activities make this brochure an engaging and educational experience that will teach students some basic financial principles.
FOR HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS
Many students leave high school uneducated in basic financial concepts and unprepared for life on their own. This brochure will help high school and college students manage their money and prepare for a successful future.
FOR PARENTS
Money management can be a difficult concept for many children. This brochure provides a condensed yet comprehensive summary of the main financial topics that every parent should discuss with their children.
FOR TEACHERS
There is need for financial education within classrooms, but not all states make it a requirement. This brochure provides teachers with a summary of resources available to assist them in classroom education.
Additional Financial
Literacy Resources
Rapunzl
Rapunzl gamifies the stock market with simulated stock competitions, which offer students a chance to learn by doing. Students simulate $10,000 portfolios and learn by following their peers’ trades.
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
NEFE
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE ®) is a private, nonprofit, national foundation dedicated to improving the financial well-being of all Americans.
Sifma
SIFMA Foundation is dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets for individuals of all backgrounds.