Sam Brandeis

Associate Vice President, Equity Research

(213) 688-8000
142 W. 57th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10019

AREA OF FOCUS

Rare Earth & Critical Minerals

ANALYST BIOGRAPHY

Sam Brandeis is Associate Vice President of TMT Equity Research at Wedbush Securities, based in New York. He joined the firm in May of 2021 following his graduation from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. Over the past five years, he has covered all aspects of TMT, including cybersecurity, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and consumer technology, while expanding his focus to include rare earth and critical minerals, space technology, and defense technology. His work is grounded in a fundamentals-first approach and supported by deep primary research and strong thematic framing.

ANALYST EDGE

Sam’s edge is driven by his ability to connect strategically critical sectors with broader high-growth areas including cybersecurity, enterprise, software, AI, and autonomous systems. This cross-sector perspective allows him to identify opportunities where technological innovation and policy shifts intersect in ways the market may not fully appreciate. In addition, his frequent travel across the U.S. provides him with an on-the-ground perspective of demand trends, procurement dynamics, and competitive development.

COMPANIES UNDER COVERAGE

  • Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
  • MP Materials Inc. (MP)
  • The Metals Company Inc (TMC)
  • USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR)