Neil Wiley 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 Neil Wiley to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Neil Wiley joins Academy with a wealth of expertise in the national security and intelligence domains, following a 38-year career in government service, first as a commissioned naval officer and later a civilian intelligence professional. Most recently, he held prominent roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), including Principal Executive—fulfilling the responsibilities of the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence—and Chairman of the National Intelligence Council. Earlier, he occupied multiple leadership positions at the Defense Intelligence Agency, such as Director for Analysis, Principal Deputy Director for Analysis, Chief of the Defense Technology and Long-Range Analysis Office, and Chief of the Military Forces Analysis Office. Before transitioning to these civilian intelligence posts, Mr. Wiley served 20 years in the United States Navy, as a Surface Line Officer and later becoming an Intelligence Officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Neil Wiley to our Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO, Chance Mims. “His leadership in defense and intelligence will greatly enhance our ability to deliver impactful solutions and address the evolving challenges faced by our clients.”

Mr. Wiley commented on joining the firm: “It’s an honor to join a firm which works with, and for, those who have given so much in the service of our nation. I look forward to contributing to a superb company with an important mission.”

Mr. Wiley graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Biological Sciences and is currently a Visiting Professor of Practice in the university’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS).

“Neil Wiley’s broad expertise in intelligence and national security, coupled with his proven track record of guiding complex operations, will be an invaluable asset to our organization,” 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.