Seth Basham, CFA®

Managing Director,
Director of Research

Seth Basham is Managing Director and Director of Research at Wedbush Securities. With over two decades of experience in equity research and capital markets, he brings both a sharp analytical lens and strategic oversight to the firm’s research platform. Before assuming his current leadership role, Seth served as a Wedbush Senior Analyst covering the hardlines retail sector where he was widely recognized for his deep industry insight. Seth was also and Head of Consumer Sector research. Prior to Wedbush, he held equity research analyst roles at Credit Suisse and UBS and spent five years on the buy side investing in retail and consumer companies. Earlier in his career, Seth worked in strategy consulting, advising clients on business growth and market positioning. 

Seth holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BA, Magna Cum Laude, with high honors in Economics from Colgate University. Seth is also a CFA charterholder.