Star Tech Analyst Dan Ives Leaves Wedbush to Build New Firm
Dan Ives, one of Wall Street's most visible tech analysts, is departing Wedbush Securities to launch what he calls a 'modern merchant bank.'
Dan Ives, the Wall Street analyst whose bullish calls on major technology companies made him one of the most recognizable voices in the sector, is leaving Wedbush Securities to strike out on his own. The departure marks a significant moment for the boutique research firm, where Ives built much of his public profile over the years through high-profile media appearances and aggressive price targets on names like Apple and Tesla.
Ives has described his new venture as a "modern merchant bank," a phrase that signals ambitions well beyond traditional equity research. The merchant banking model typically blends advisory services, capital raising, and principal investing — suggesting Ives aims to leverage his brand and industry relationships into a broader financial platform rather than simply replicating a research-analyst role elsewhere.
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The move reflects a broader shift underway in financial media and Wall Street research, where individual analyst personalities have increasingly become brands unto themselves. In an era of social media, podcast culture, and retail investor engagement, a recognized voice with a loyal following carries real commercial value that institutional research desks alone can no longer fully monetize.
The specifics of the new firm — including its structure, partners, or initial clients — have not yet been disclosed, leaving the full shape of Ives's next chapter unclear. What is evident is that his exit from Wedbush represents one of the more consequential departures from an independent research boutique in recent memory, given how closely his identity became intertwined with the firm's technology coverage franchise.
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