Wedbush Financial Services Appoints Kevin White as EVP

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wedbush Financial Services, a diversified financial services holding company, welcomes Kevin D. White as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor. In his new role, Kevin will collaborate with leadership across Wedbush’s varied lines of business, introducing and exploring new commercial and capital partnerships. Additionally, he will be responsible for the formation of an Investment Management business at WFS focusing initially on providing Family Offices with opportunities in Commercial Real Estate and Private Structured Credit.

For the past 15 years, Kevin served as the Founder and Managing Partner of Spring Hill Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant bank specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Structured Finance. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers with senior responsibilities in Fixed Income, Global Structured Finance Syndicate, Institutional Equities and Client Group Management, and Global Real Estate.

Kevin says, “Family Offices have become more prolific and sophisticated. At Wedbush, we have a unique opportunity to source, diligence and underwrite Institutional-quality Commercial Real Estate and Structured Finance investments and tailor them specifically for our Global Family Office clients. Moreover, I see Wedbush as a unique platform with a track record of excellence in Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Multi-Asset Clearing. Adding best-in-class alternative investments will continue to differentiate Wedbush and propel growth in a dynamic and changing market environment.”

“I’ve known Kevin since attending business school together, and after following his three decades of success on Wall Street I couldn’t be more excited to finally partner with him,” says Gary Wedbush, CEO of WFS. “Kevin’s deep expertise in Capital Markets, and success in Family Office Investment Management align with our growth vision. He will play a pivotal role on a world-class team that punches above its weight when serving our clients.”

Kevin is based in Wedbush’s New York City office. He received his BA in Chemistry from The College of the Holy Cross and his MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

About Wedbush Financial Services

Wedbush Financial Services is a diversified financial services holding company. Its primary subsidiary, Wedbush Securities, which was founded in 1955, is widely-known for providing our clients, both private and institutional, with a wide range of securities brokerage, 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 NYSEFINRA / SIPC