Vice Admiral Sara Joyner, USN (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Vice Admiral Sara Joyner to its Geopolitical Intelligence Group. The Academy GIG consists of 38 US and UK Admirals & Generals, former NASA Astronauts, and former CIA/FBI Leadership. Academy has been advising clients for over a decade and is the preeminent Advisory on geostrategic risk to the markets.

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Vice Admiral Sara Joyner

Vice Admiral Sara Joyner comes to Academy after serving more than 36 years in the United States Navy. Most recently, she served as Director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment on the Joint Staff, where she advised senior defense officials including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Deputy Secretary of War on Joint Force capabilities and resource management. Earlier in her career, she served as the Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Navy and as the Director of the Navy’s Senate Legislative Liaison office where she developed legislative strategy and led efforts to secure support for critical efforts. Admiral Joyner started her naval career as Strike Fighter Naval Aviator accumulating over 3,700 flight hours and 750 arrested landings.

“Admiral Joyner is a remarkable addition to our Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “Her expertise in resource planning, operations, and legislative engagement adds meaningful depth to the board’s expertise.”

Admiral Joyner commented on joining the firm: “I am honored to join the distinguished Academy Securities Geopolitical Intelligence Group and to contribute insights shaped by my 36 years of military service and strategic-level experience within the Department of War. I look forward to supporting Academy’s clients with informed perspectives on national security, defense strategy, and the evolving global landscape.”

Admiral Joyner graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in Oceanography and is a Strategic Studies Senior Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College. Her service has been recognized with awards including the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.

“Admiral Joyner brings incredible experience from her leadership roles across the Navy and the Joint Staff,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. “Her perspective will be a significant addition 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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