Lieutenant General David Bellon Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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

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Lieutenant General David Bellon

Lieutenant General David Bellon retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2024 after 35 years of dedicated service in both its active and reserve components. His career culminated as the Commander of US Marine Corps Forces Reserve and US Marine Corps Forces South, directing the service’s Reserve forces and managing all Marine Corps operations throughout 32 Latin American countries. He previously served in key leadership roles, including Deputy Commander (Mobilization) for I Marine Expeditionary Force, Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Command, Director of Reserve Affairs, and Director of Strategy, Policy, and Plans at US Southern Command. Commissioned in 1989, he began his military journey as an Infantry Officer and completed multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Academy is honored to have General Bellon join the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO, Chance Mims. “He brings a wealth of strategic expertise and proven leadership, making him a valuable addition to our organization.”

General Bellon commented on joining the firm: “I am thrilled to join a company founded by veterans with a core vision that includes providing opportunities for young veterans. The founders and partners have long relationships that they have established based on common values. I am also excited to be a part of this team of advisors, many of whom I have known and respected for years."

General Bellon graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Business Administration and went on to earn a JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law. In 2008, he was selected to attend the Naval War College’s Top Level School, where he earned an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies.

“With his unique perspective on operational complexities and comprehensive domain knowledge, General Bellon will add significant value to our Geopolitical Intelligence Group and bolster Academy’s capabilities for our clients and partners,” stated Academy’s Vice Chairman, Phil McConkey.

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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