Wedbush Securities is pleased to announce that James (“Jim”) F. Kearney III has been named Chief Risk Officer at Wedbush Securities. Jim, who was previously Senior Vice President of Risk Management at the firm, is a seasoned veteran with over 27 years of experience in the financial industry. His new role at Wedbush encompasses the development and implementation that exemplifies the strengthening of the firm’s approach to risk, thereby better ensuring the safety and protection of its clients.