Firm

We were founded in 2009 by former US Naval Officer Chance Mims, as our nation’s first post 9/11 military veteran and disabled veteran owned and operated investment bank and broker-dealer. Academy Securities specializes in:

Equity & Debt Capital Markets
Public Finance
Institutional Agency Trading: Equity & Fixed Income
Investment Banking

The majority of our firm’s leadership served in the military. We understand a mindset driven by service, duty, loyalty, and teamwork. We know military personnel thrive under pressure, succeed based on preparedness, and perform at their best when they assemble and collaborate as a team to achieve a common goal. Academy Securities’ vision is to bring the time-honored qualities of the military culture to the financial services sector and, in doing so, create a firm comprised of the best Wall Street veterans working alongside the best Military veterans. Our tight-knit corporate culture promotes a mission driven, open-minded, team approach to solve and execute all our client’s needs.

The history of the firm coincides with the contraction of the financial industry in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and the winding down of the post 9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Academy Securities is the first post 9/11 disabled veteran-owned and operated investment bank. Our firm’s goal is to achieve a minimum of 50% military veterans employed throughout our organization. Today, Academy Securities is proud that over 45% of our employees are military veterans and we are dedicated to consistently increasing the ratio. As of 2021, over 63% of our firm’s equity is owned by military veterans.

We believe the financial industry is a service industry requiring frequent contact and lifelong relationships with our clients and partners. Our mission is to serve our clients and protect their interests. When we take on a client, they become part of our team, and we are fundamentally committed to the fact that all short and long-term success in the financial markets is predicated on collaboration, high-frequency interaction, and collective accomplishments.

Important Disclosures:

Although certain information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or fairness. We have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public sources.

Views and opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation by Academy Securities to buy, sell, or hold any security. Views and opinions are current as of the date of this presentation and may be subject to change, they should not be construed as investment advice.

This information discusses general market activity, industry or sector trends, or other broad-based economic, market or political conditions and should not be construed as research or investment advice. This material has been prepared by Academy Securities and is not financial research nor a product of Academy Securities. It was not prepared in compliance with applicable provisions of law designed to promote the independence of financial analysis and is not subject to a prohibition on trading following the distribution of financial research. The views and opinions expressed may differ from those of Academy Securities. Investors are urged to consult with their financial advisors before buying or selling any securities. This information may not be current and Academy Securities has no obligation to provide any updates or changes.

Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect a series of assumptions and judgments as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change. Academy Securities has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only.

Index Benchmarks

Indices are unmanaged. The figures for the index reflect the reinvestment of all income or dividends, as applicable, but do not reflect the deduction of any fees or expenses which would reduce returns. Investors cannot invest directly in indices.

The indices referenced herein have been selected because they are well known, easily recognized by investors, and reflect those indices that the Investment Manager believes, in part based on industry practice, provide a suitable benchmark against which to evaluate the investment or broader market described herein. The exclusion of “failed” or closed hedge funds may mean that each index overstates the performance of hedge funds generally.

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