Academy Securities Announces Appointment of New Head of Fixed Income, Randy Lauer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Lauer as its new Head of Fixed Income.

Randy Lauer has served as a Managing Director at Academy for the past 3 years. Most recently, Mr. Lauer was the Head of Business Development & Institutional Sales where he played a pivotal role in expanding the firm's client base and strengthening key relationships with institutional partners. His proven ability to drive business growth and cultivate strategic partnerships will be invaluable as he steps into his new role. Prior to Academy, Mr. Lauer worked at Citi for 23 years having held several notable roles including Head of North American Securitized Product Sales and Head of Fixed Income Sales - Midwest Region. Mr. Lauer assumes this role from Spencer Wilcox who has recently been appointed as Academy’s new President.

"We are excited to name Randy as Academy’s new Head of Fixed Income,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His expertise and leadership have been vital to our success in the Fixed Income space, and we are confident he will continue to elevate the firm in his new role.”

Mr. Lauer commented: “I'm honored to step into this new role and excited to lead Academy Securities' Fixed Income division. I look forward to building on our success while remaining dedicated to our mission of supporting those who have served our great country.”

"Phil McConkey, Academy’s Vice Chairman, said, “Randy’s promotion to Head of Fixed Income is an exciting step for Academy. His vision and dedication will undoubtedly propel our growth and strengthen our team.”

Mr. Lauer was previously an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BA in Politics from Lake Forest College. He holds his Series 3, 7, 24, 53, and 63 licenses.

"Randy is an excellent choice for Head of Fixed Income, and I am proud to see him take on this role,” stated Academy’s new President, Spencer Wilcox. “I look forward to supporting him as he leads this vital part of our business.”

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and the preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, 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 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, 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.