Michael DiMeglio Joins Academy Securities as Director, Fixed Income Sales & Trading

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 Michael DiMeglio as Director, Fixed Income Sales & Trading.

Mr. DiMeglio has over a decade of financial industry experience. Most recently, Mr. DiMeglio was a Director at BNY Mellon Capital Markets where he specialized in U.S. government agency discount notes, designed benchmark bonds, and fixed and floating rate medium term notes. He has also held positions at Jefferies as a Senior Vice President and lead trader, as well as GE Capital, where he managed the issuance of CDs and commercial paper.

“Michael is a strong addition to the fixed income team,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His knowledge of commercial paper and short-term funding will greatly benefit our rates liquidity team in their efforts to serve the needs of our clients.”

Mr. DiMeglio commented on joining Academy: "It is an honor and a privilege to join Academy Securities and further the firm's mission of supporting our veterans. Our team is well-positioned to deliver tremendous value to our clients as we leverage the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our members."

Mr. DiMeglio has a Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business. He holds his Series 7 and 63 licenses.

“Michael’s substantial experience in sales and trading of fixed income products will greatly benefit Academy and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team” 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. 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 City, Dallas, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Kansas City, Austin, Louisville, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.