Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Vice Admiral David H. Buss to its Geopolitical Intelligence Group. The Academy GIG consists of 39 US and UK Admirals & Generals, former NASA Astronauts, and former CIA/FBI Leadership. Academy has been advising clients for over a decade and is the preeminent Advisory on geostrategic risk to the markets.

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Vice Admiral David H. Buss

Vice Admiral David H. Buss retired from the United States Navy after nearly four decades of service, concluding his military career in 2015 as Commander, Naval Air Forces. Prior to this, he served as the deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command and held a series of senior operational commands, including leadership of an aircraft carrier battle group, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, naval aviation units, and a Pentagon-based strategic think tank. Following his retirement from active duty, Admiral Buss transitioned to the private sector, serving as President of Cubic Global Defense, Chief Executive Officer of OpenDrives, and currently as Executive Chair of SynthBee.

“We are thrilled to have Admiral Buss join the firm’s Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “He brings decades of senior leadership experience across naval aviation, global defense operations, and executive management that will add meaningful value for our clients.”

Admiral Buss commented on joining the firm: “I'm humbled and excited to be joining the outstanding cadre of advisors Academy Securities has built over the years.”

Admiral Buss graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in physics and has completed additional executive education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School and the University of North Carolina.

“Admiral Buss offers a depth of leadership shaped by senior military command and defense-focused executive roles,” 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, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, Sacramento, and West Palm Beach. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.

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“Admiral Buss offers a depth of leadership shaped by senior military command and defense-focused executive roles"