Wirehouse describes a full-service broker-dealer firm.
Wirehouse broker is not an independent broker working at a wirehouse, or a firm with multiple branches.
Weak shorts is a slang term used to denominate traders or investors who hold a short position in a stock or other financial asset and will close their position at the first sign of price strength.
A wasting trust is a type of trust with depleted over time assets. Plan participants get payouts according the plan.