Star Tech Analyst Dan Ives Leaves Wedbush to Launch New Firm
Prolific Wall Street tech analyst Dan Ives is departing Wedbush Securities to build a self-described 'modern merchant bank.'
Dan Ives, one of Wall Street's most prominent and prolific technology analysts, is leaving Wedbush Securities to launch an independent venture, marking a significant departure from the firm where he built his reputation as a go-to voice on major tech stocks.
Ives announced the move himself, framing the new enterprise as a 'modern merchant bank' — a term suggesting an institution that combines advisory, investment, and potentially capital-raising functions under one roof, rather than operating as a traditional sell-side research shop.
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The exit represents a notable shakeup in the technology research space. Ives became widely known for his bullish calls on companies like Apple and Tesla, and his commentary regularly moved markets and dominated financial media coverage. His departure leaves Wedbush without one of its highest-profile faces at a time when independent research and boutique advisory firms are increasingly challenging legacy Wall Street institutions.
Details about the structure, backers, or timeline of the new firm have not yet been disclosed publicly, but Ives framed the move as an opportunity to build something new rather than a reaction to any dissatisfaction with his prior role. The announcement is expected to draw significant attention from institutional clients and corporate contacts who followed his analysis closely over the years.
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