NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025--

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

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Lieutenant General Lewis Craparotta, USMC (Ret.)

Lieutenant General Lewis Craparotta retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 38 years of service. His final assignment was as Commanding General of Marine Corps Training and Education Command, where he oversaw the development and execution of training and education programs. He previously served as Commanding General of US Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and I Marine Expeditionary Force. Additional assignments included Director of Operations at US Northern Command and senior roles on the Joint Staff and at US Special Operations Command Europe. Commissioned in 1983, General Craparotta began his career as an infantry officer with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines.

“We’re proud to welcome General Craparotta to the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His extensive leadership history and operational insight will bring meaningful value as we continue to grow and serve our clients.”

General Craparotta commented on joining the firm: “I am grateful to join the Academy Securities team and support the mission of providing for and enabling client success while also continuing to serve our veterans.”

General Craparotta graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in political science and later earned a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.

“General Craparotta’s distinguished service and strategic perspective make him a powerful asset to our team,” stated Academy’s Vice Chairman, Phil McConkey. “It’s a privilege to have him join us.”

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.

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CONTACT: Academy Securities

Michael Boyd, 646-736-3995

Chief Compliance Officer

mboyd@academysecurities.com

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