Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Michael Taets as Managing Director, Head of Corporate Finance.

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Michael Taets

Michael Taets joins the Academy team with significant experience in treasury and capital markets, having served in senior leadership roles at major financial institutions. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Worldpay. Prior to Worldpay, he held critical positions at GE Capital as Deputy Treasurer of Global Funding & Exposure Management and Managing Director of Asset/Liability Management. His career also includes nearly two decades at Freddie Mac, where he advanced to VP of Asset/Liability Management and Senior Portfolio Manager, overseeing extensive financial portfolios and risk management operations. Prior to his career in finance, he served as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army National Guard.

“Michael brings a wealth of experience and exceptional leadership skills to Academy,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His deep knowledge of capital markets and balance sheet management will be instrumental in supporting our continued growth and success.”

Mr. Taets commented on joining the firm: “It's an honor to join a mission-driven firm like Academy Securities, where service, integrity, and purpose are at the core of everything we do. I'm excited to help clients navigate today's financial and geopolitical complexity with strategic, solutions-oriented advice.”

Mr. Taets holds a B.S. in Finance from Illinois State University and an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and volunteers on the Board of Trustees of the Westport Weston Family YMCA, underscoring his dedication to leadership both professionally and within the community.

“We are very pleased to have Michael joining Academy," said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. "His expertise and proven ability to lead complex financial operations will undoubtedly add tremendous value to our team and our clients."

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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"I'm excited to help clients navigate today's financial and geopolitical complexity with strategic, solutions-oriented advice.”