LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wedbush Securities, a prominent financial services firm, has hired Daniel Shea as Managing Director in its Consumer & Diversified Industries Investment Banking group. In this role, Shea will play a key part in expanding and strengthening Wedbush’s Consumer & Diversified Companies investment banking coverage, drawing on his deep industry expertise and track record in consumer-related companies.
Shea joins from BTIG, LLC, where he served as Managing Director and led the buildout of the firm’s consumer-focused investment banking group. With nearly 20 years of experience, Shea brings deep expertise in specialty retail, e-commerce, branded consumer products and restaurants. Earlier in his career, he held senior banking positions at firms including Keen-Summit Capital Partners, Canaccord Genuity, Sterne Agee-CRT and Janney Montgomery Scott.
Shea's notable deals include the spin-out of Twin Peaks from Fat Brands, the de-SPAC and IPO of Pinstripes, and a private convertible financing for FreshRealm. He also advised on the sale-leaseback and subsequent capital raise for Chicken N Pickle, BurgerFi’s acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Drive Shack’s follow-on equity offering, and the sale of Hampton Forge to Lennox Corporation.
“I’m excited to join a team that appreciates the consumer sector and focuses on supporting entrepreneurs through pivotal moments of growth,” Shea said. “Wedbush’s collaborative and creative solution-driven culture aligns closely with how I’ve built my relationships over the years, and I look forward to replicating my past success for the Wedbush platform.”
“I’ve known Dan for a decade and have always appreciated his conscientious service to clients—something I know he’ll bring with him to Wedbush,” shared Burke Dempsey, EVP and Head of Investment Banking & Capital Markets. “His history of advising on complex transactions across the consumer landscape makes him a strong strategic partner for our firm’s expansion and enhances our ability to deliver sector-specific insights and senior-level executions to our clients.”
Shea’s appointment adds to Wedbush’s domain expertise across key growth sectors, strengthening the firm’s ability to deliver strategic insight and advisory excellence to clients.
About Wedbush Securities
Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services. Since its founding in 1955, Wedbush is widely known for providing our clients, both private and institutional, with a wide range of securities brokerage, clearing, 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. Securities and Investment Advisory services are offered through Wedbush Securities Inc. Member NYSE/ FINRA / SIPC
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