Vice Admiral Timothy White Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Vice Admiral Timothy White to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Vice Admiral Timothy “T.J.” White retired from the United States Navy in 2020 after more than 30 years of distinguished service in cyber warfare, signals intelligence, and information operations. His final assignment was as the Commander of US Fleet Cyber Command/US 10th Fleet, where he led naval cyber operations and defended national security interests in the digital domain. Prior to this, he held several notable roles including the Commander of Cyber National Mission Force at US Cyber Command, the Director for Intelligence at US Indo-Pacific Command, and the Deputy Director of Tailored Access Operations at the National Security Agency. Originally commissioned as a surface warfare officer, he transitioned to cryptology in 1992 after serving aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63).

“We are honored to have Admiral White join our Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO, Chance Mims. “His expertise in the cyber and information operations landscapes will bring significant value to our team and clients.”

Admiral White commented on joining the firm: “It’s great to be part of a team that recognizes global risks and brings a strategic perspective to help find advantages in digital technology, data, and cyberspace.”

Admiral White graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He additionally holds a Master of Science in Systems Technology from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

“Admiral White’s extensive experience in cyber warfare and intelligence, along with his strategic vision and leadership, make him an outstanding addition to our team,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman, Phil McConkey.

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a 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.