Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Rear Admiral Alan Reyes to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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Rear Admiral Alan Reyes retired from the United States Navy after 32 years of combined service in the active and reserve forces. His final military assignment was as Deputy Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, the Navy’s global supply chain organization. Previously, he was the Commander of Navy Expeditionary Logistics Group, providing logistics capabilities across the globe. His first flag assignment was as Reserve Director of Logistics, Fleet Supply, and Ordnance, US Pacific Fleet, advising the Commander on logistics matters. As a career Navy Supply Corps officer, Admiral Reyes made multiple worldwide deployments, including service aboard a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, command of expeditionary logistics units in the US Central Command area of responsibility, and multiple humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations.

“Academy is honored to welcome Admiral Reyes to the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims, “He is a skilled advisor with impressive experience who will make a great addition to our team.”

Admiral Reyes commented on joining Academy Securities: “I am excited to join the impressive Academy Securities team. Their track record of client service and veteran support is a testament to their commitment to teamwork, loyalty, and integrity. We stand ready to advise our clients to navigate through turbulent waters when world events impact commerce, particularly global supply chains.”

Admiral Reyes is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, and the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program. In his civilian career, he has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the USO, the nation’s leading military support organization.

“With his unique background and expertise at the intersection of geopolitical risk and global logistics, Admiral Reyes will add substantial value to our Geopolitical Intelligence Group and enhance Academy’s offering to our clients and partners,” stated Academy’s President Phil McConkey.

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a preeminent disabled veteran owned investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance, 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 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, 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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