Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Major General Dustin A. "Dusty" Shultz to its Geopolitical Intelligence Group. The Academy GIG consists of 43 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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Major General Dustin A. "Dusty" Shultz

Major General Shultz retired from the United States Army after more than three decades of service, concluding her military career as Director of Intelligence at U.S. Southern Command. Prior to that, she served as Army’s Director of Strategic Operations where she advised the Chief of Staff of the Army on Cyberspace Operations, Electronic Warfare, and Information Operations. Earlier, she commanded the 1st Mission Support Command at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, leading the Army Reserve response to Hurricanes Maria and Irma. She also served as a Joint Planner at U.S. Southern Command J9 and as Commander of the 373rd Military Intelligence Battalion.

"We are thrilled to welcome General Shultz to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. "Her background in Army Intelligence, Cyber, and Latin American operations brings a valuable perspective to our clients."

General Shultz commented on joining the firm: “Joining the Academy Securities team is a real honor. This team leads with trust and accelerates progress. We are making legacies of impact.”

General Shultz holds a B.A. in Political Science from Texas Tech University, an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from American Military University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. She is also a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

"General Shultz's decades of command experience and her deep expertise in Latin America and multinational collaboration make her a meaningful addition to our Advisory Board," said 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, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, Sacramento, and West Palm Beach. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.

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“Joining the Academy Securities team is a real honor. This team leads with trust and accelerates progress. We are making legacies of impact.”