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Wedbush Securities Futures Division Announces Collaboration with RCM Alternatives
Introducing Broker Initiative; and
Thomas P. Anderson and Tom Chlada Joining RCM alternatives
Chicago, IL – July 11, 2017 – Wedbush Securities, a leading non-bank Broker Dealer and Futures Commission
Merchant, announces the transition of Tom Anderson and Tom Chlada, from Wedbush Securities to RCM Alternatives
(“RCM”). This transition is intended to be part of a larger collaboration with RCM on several fronts meant to further
solidify the firm’s relationship with the firm, which is one of the largest independent Introducing Brokers in the futures
space.
Since 2015, Tom Anderson, formerly the Head of Sales and Tom Chlada, formerly Senior Vice President at Wedbush,
spearheaded the firm’s futures clearing focus in the Professional Trader Community (“PTC”). They will now make the
transition to RCM, allowing for the combination of Wedbush clearing facilities and the full suite of client services at
RCM, to enhance the collective client experience. This will be facilitated through specialized joint marketing efforts to
clients needing those products to more effectively manage market execution, slippage, and asset class exposure.
“This further strengthens the strategic relationship we’ve had with RCM over the past several years,” states Bob
Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Head of Futures. “We look to forward our continued work with Tom Anderson and his
team, as we expand our various futures product offerings.”
Bobby Schwartz, Managing Partner at RCM Alternatives says, “Adding the expertise of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Chlada to
our already skilled team will expand the opportunities for our professional clients through our suite of ever improving
tools and relationships, while continuing to leverage Wedbush’s many capabilities.”
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About RCM Alternatives
RCM Alternatives is one of the largest independent Introducing Brokers in the futures space. The firm sources and
structures global macro and managed futures investments for end investors, touching on all aspects of the investment
from manager meetings and due diligence to vendor selection and new account onboarding. RCM also works with asset
managers to provide strategic cap intro services, multi-FCM clearing and execution solutions, and risk management
software.
About Wedbush Futures
Wedbush Futures, a division of Wedbush Securities Inc., is one of the largest non-bank Futures Commission Merchants
(“FCM”) in the United States. The division specializes in clearing and financing activities for professional traders and
strategic correspondents. Located in Chicago, Wedbush Futures is at the forefront of our business, with deep industry
specialization and a distinguished track record in financial securities. Our client relationships are built on trust and
supported by our firm, which is rooted in experience, stability, and innovation.
About Wedbush Securities
Since our founding in 1955, Wedbush has been a leader in the financial industry providing our clients with a wide range
of services; including institutional sales, correspondent clearing services, equity research, corporate and municipal
finance, equity market making, fixed income trading, prime brokerage, and wealth management. Headquartered in Los
Angeles, with nearly 100 registered offices, the firm focuses on dedicated service, client financial safety, continuity, and
advanced technology. Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of holding company WEDBUSH, Inc., which also
includes affiliated firms.
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