NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Rachel Washburn to its Geopolitical Strategy Team.
Ms. Washburn served for six years in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Officer. While serving, she deployed twice to Afghanistan; first as a member of the pioneer Cultural Support Team attached to the Special Forces and second as an Intelligence Platoon Leader. Since leaving the Army in 2016, Ms. Washburn continued to pursue a career addressing global security and instability, most recently acting as a regional director with a nonprofit focused on bringing relief in the wake of disasters and armed conflicts.
“Adding Rachel Washburn to the Academy team highlights our commitment to delivering unparalleled Geopolitical Research to our clients and partners,” stated Chance Mims, CEO of Academy Securities.
As an Associate, Ms. Washburn will work directly with Major General (Ret.) James A. “Spider” Marks, Academy’s Head of Geopolitical Strategy, as the Firm continues to expand its Geopolitical Department. Ms. Washburn’s knowledge and hands-on experience will be extremely beneficial to the Firm’s client base.
Ms. Washburn commented on her joining Academy Securities: “I am humbled by the opportunity to join the Academy Securities team. Given our ever-evolving and increasingly connected global environment, it is an honor to contribute to a dynamic and adaptive organization providing innovative services to their clients. As a combat veteran, I look forward to applying my own experience in our increasingly ambiguous and chaotic world to the financial sector in concert with the distinguished subject matter experts on the advisory board.”
“With the addition of another military veteran, Academy continues to ‘lean in’ on our mission of employing returning heroes and offering them an opportunity to embark on a career in the financial services,” said Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities.
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. Intellectual assets, strong visionary leaders and a proud team commitment bring out the best in each other for the benefit of our clients. Academy is our nation’s first and only post-9/11 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is a 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, Boston, San Diego and Chapel Hill. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.
