NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Academy Securities, the nation’s first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Brian Cavanaugh to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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Lieutenant General Brian Cavanaugh retired from the United States Marine Corps after more than 35 years of exceptional service. His career culminated as the Commanding General of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Corps Forces Command, and Marine Corps Forces Northern Command, where he led 48,000 Marines, Sailors, and civilians in global operations and homeland defense. He previously served as Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Deputy Director for Operations on the Joint Staff, and Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps, managing the service’s $50 billion budget. Beginning his military service as a Naval Aviator, he commanded the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Japan and squadron HMH-362 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

“It is a privilege to welcome General Cavanaugh to our Advisory Board," stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. "His proven leadership in global risk management, homeland defense, and strategic resource management will be a tremendous asset."

General Cavanaugh commented on joining the firm: “It’s an absolute honor and privilege to join such a distinguished group of patriotic citizens. Academy Securities maintains the highest level of ethics and accountability in pursuit of their mission, and I look forward to being a part of this team.”

General Cavanaugh graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He additionally holds an MBA from Webster University and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

“General Cavanaugh’s experience in global operations and aviation, combined with his ability to solve complex challenges and optimize performance, makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey.

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.

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