Vice Admiral Collin Green Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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 Vice Admiral Collin Green (a U.S. Navy SEAL) to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Prior to retiring, Vice Admiral Collin Green last served as the deputy commander of the United States Special Operations Command. Throughout his 38 years of Naval service, Vice Admiral Green participated in special operations in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Tours in Naval Special Warfare include assignments at SEAL Teams 2, 3, and 5. He served as operations officer, Naval Special Warfare Task Group U.S. 6th Fleet; executive officer, Naval Special Warfare Unit 10; and assistant chief of staff for Plans, Policy and Operations, Naval Special Warfare Command.

“We are honored to welcome Admiral Green to the Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims, “We are thrilled to have him on the team as we strive to add value to our clients and partners.”

Admiral Green commented on joining Academy Securities: “It’s an honor and privilege to join the Veteran-led Academy Securities. We are at a consequential time in National Security and Academy understands the criticality of patriotic, capitalistic partnership, and an 'all hands-on deck mentality' to preserve our way of life.”

Vice Admiral Green graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1986 and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 149 in 1988. He holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from Catholic University of America, and is a distinguished graduate of the Naval War College with a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

“We look forward to bringing Admiral Green onboard to share his insights with both our team and clients,” 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.