Lieutenant General William David Beydler, USMC (Ret.) 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 Lieutenant General William David Beydler to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Lieutenant General “Dave” Beydler served over 37 years in the United States Marine Corps, culminating as Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that assignment, he commanded II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. All told, he was selected for seven command assignments, five as a General Officer. A career naval aviator with approximately 4,000 flight hours (mostly in the F/A-18 aircraft), Lieutenant General Beydler also held commands at every operational level from Fighter Attack squadron to Marine Expeditionary Force. Following his military retirement, he served as Vice President for Maritime Dominance at Raytheon Intelligence and Space and continues to provide consulting expertise across defense and technology sectors.

“It’s an honor to welcome General Beydler to our Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His proven leadership in complex operational environments and strategic experience across global defense commands will be an outstanding asset to our team and the clients we serve.”

General Beydler commented on joining the firm: “I am thrilled to join such a great team with so many veterans I know and respect and help them share insights from years of service abroad engaging with regional leaders and those of our government and industry.”

General Beydler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. His military service has been recognized with several personal decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, Air Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

“General Beydler brings unmatched insight from decades of leading joint and expeditionary forces around the world,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. “His perspective will greatly strengthen our Advisory Board.”

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, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, Sacramento, and West Palm Beach. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.