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Dan Ives Exits Wedbush for New Merchant Bank Venture

Published on 7/1/2026

Dan Ives Exits Wedbush for New Merchant Bank Venture

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Dan Ives, a well-known analyst in the tech sector, is leaving Wedbush Securities after eight years to establish a new merchant bank. This firm will integrate research, advisory, capital raising, and investments and will focus on technology, energy, and financials. Ives aims to capitalize on opportunities driven by artificial intelligence and industry shifts. He plans to continue covering technology stocks and attract talent from Wall Street for this new venture, which will be formally announced soon.