Wedbush Securities Appoints Bob Fitzsimmons Executive Vice President

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedbush Securities is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Fitzsimmons as its Executive Vice President. Bob will be replacing Rich Jablonski, who was elevated to Co-President in May. In Bob's new role he will oversee futures, securities lending, prime brokerage and the fixed income groups. He joined Wedbush in 2016 as the firm's Managing Director and Head of Wedbush Futures.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, Bob joins, Jim Richards, EVP and Head of Wealth Management, Don Hultgren, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer, and Dan Billings, EVP and Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to joining Wedbush, Bob had extensive experience in the fixed income, futures, equities and technology space. He also held CEO tenures with several other financial services organizations including ITG Derivatives and NQLX.

Co-President Richard M. Jablonski states, "Bob's leadership and tremendous success with our Futures division positioned him perfectly to head these divisions. In this role, his expertise and teamwork will continue to have a positive impact on the firm, and I am thrilled to have him as our newest EVP."

Co-President Gary L. Wedbush adds, "Bob is a seasoned executive who brings decades of experience in Futures and FinTech to his new role and will have an immediate effect on the firm's goals. We welcome him as our EVP and the newest member of our executive management team."

"I am honored to accept the role and take responsibility for these profit centers for Wedbush Securities," states Bob Fitzsimmons. "We are in the midst of an exciting time for the firm and the industry. I am inspired about the opportunity to work with our Co-Presidents and my fellow EVPs to move Wedbush to even greater success."

Bob received his Bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University and his MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.

About Wedbush Securities

Since our founding in 1955, Wedbush has been a leader in the financial industry providing our clients with a wide range of services; including institutional sales, correspondent clearing services, equity research, corporate and municipal finance, equity market making, fixed income trading, prime brokerage, and wealth management. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with 100 registered offices, the firm focuses on dedicated service, client financial safety, continuity, and advanced technology.

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