Susan Mills Joins Academy Securities as Managing Director, Head of RMBS Capital Markets and Origination

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Susan Mills as Managing Director, Head of RMBS Capital Markets and Origination.

Ms. Mills brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Academy Securities team, further strengthening the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions to its institutional clients. Ms. Mills joins Academy from Citigroup, where she held numerous senior leadership positions related to residential mortgages, including whole loan transactions, securitization, warehouse lending and contract finance. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to integrity and a keen understanding of market dynamics.

"We are thrilled to welcome Susan to Academy," stated Chance Mims, Founder and CEO of Academy Securities, "Her extensive background aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide top-tier financial services to our clients. Susan's strategic insights and leadership will undoubtedly enhance our capabilities and further establish the firm as a key player in the institutional securitized markets.”

Ms. Mills commented: "I am excited to be part of Academy Securities and to contribute to the firm's growth and success. I believe in the values and vision of Academy Securities, and I am eager to collaborate with the talented team to drive innovation and deliver unparalleled financial solutions to our clients.”

Ms. Mills holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 79 licenses.

“Academy continues to expand its team with industry leaders to better serve its diverse client base. Ms. Mills' appointment reflects the firm's dedication to attracting top talent and reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the financial services sector,” stated Academy’s President Phil McConkey.

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a preeminent disabled veteran owned investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance, 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 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, 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, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.

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