Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Yuval Joseph Zacks to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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Joe Zacks

Joe Zacks brings more than 40 years of national security experience to Academy, spanning military and intelligence service. At the CIA, he held senior operational and leadership roles, including Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism, Chief of Operations for the Counterterrorism Mission Center, CIA’s Chief Learning Officer, and three tours as Chief of Station across the Middle East and South Asia, including a flagship post in the region. Earlier in his career, he served 21 years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery officer with assignments in South Korea and Germany. In addition, he served as Army Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India and taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

“Joe’s record of service and leadership speaks for itself,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His experience across the defense and intelligence sectors will bring tremendous perspective to our work.”

Mr. Zacks commented on joining the firm: “It is a great honor and privilege to join the distinguished ranks of Academy’s Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Insight leads to advantage in the business and investment communities. Academy’s clients are well-served by its commitment to cutting edge analysis that brings depth and value to decision-making.”

Mr. Zacks earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and went on to complete a master’s degree in public policy at Duke University. He is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

“Joe has spent his career solving some of the toughest national security challenges,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. “That kind of experience brings real depth to 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.

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"Insight leads to advantage in the business and investment communities. Academy’s clients are well-served by its commitment to cutting edge analysis that brings depth and value to decision-making.”