Wedbush Securities, a well-known financial services firm, is pleased to welcome Daniel Shea as Managing Director in its Consumer & Diversified Industries Investment Banking group.
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In this role, Shea will help drive the firm’s efforts to grow and deepen its reach in the consumer and diversified sectors, bringing with him years of experience and a proven track record advising consumer-focused companies. Shea joins Wedbush from BTIG, LLC, where he served as Managing Director and was instrumental in shaping and growing the firm’s consumer investment banking group. . With close to two decades of experience, he brings deep knowledge of the specialty retail, e-commerce, branded consumer products, and restaurant sectors.
Earlier in his career, Shea held senior leadership roles at several respected firms, including Keen-Summit Capital Partners, Canaccord Genuity, Sterne Agee-CRT, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Over the years, Shea has been at the forefront of several standout deals including helping spin out Twin Peaks from Fat Brands, guiding the de-SPAC and IPO of Pinstripes, and securing a private convertible financing for FreshRealm.
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He’s also offered strategic guidance on standout transactions such as the sale-leaseback and 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 thrilled to be joining a team that really values the consumer space and is focused on helping entrepreneurs during critical stages of their growth,” said Shea.
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“Wedbush’s collaborative, solution-focused culture closely aligns with how I’ve approached client relationships, and I’m excited to bring that same mindset to this platform.” “I’ve known Dan for over a decade and have always admired his thoughtful approach and client-first mindset qualities he’ll bring with him to Wedbush,” said Burke Dempsey, EVP and Head of Investment Banking & Capital Markets. “His deep experience navigating complex transactions across the consumer landscape will make him an important strategic partner as we continue expanding our capabilities and delivering senior-level guidance to our clients.” With Shea’s addition, Wedbush further strengthens its expertise in key high-growth sectors, enhancing its ability to offer meaningful insights and strategic advisory services to clients across the board.
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