Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of John Maguire as Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions.

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John Maguire

John Maguire joins Academy after 20 years of professional experience distinguished by a blend of executive operating leadership, corporate development expertise, and extensive public sector service. As a leader in corporate development, Mr. Maguire has executed acquisitions, strategic investments, and managed end-to-end, value-generating integrations for various major organizations. His extensive corporate development track record includes, among other transactions, leading a multi-month global acquisition search for a Point72 Ventures AI portfolio company that successfully acquired a cybersecurity company, and leading the strategic investment into a cybersecurity company that culminated in its acquisition as Head of Commercial Corporate Development at Booz Allen Hamilton. As an executive operator, he also held leadership roles in Business Development and Strategy at multiple venture-backed technology companies that achieved M&A exits to major strategic buyers, including AT&T and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

At Academy, Mr. Maguire will specialize in high-growth, dual-use technology markets, including Emerging Technologies, Defense Tech, and Cybersecurity.

“We are thrilled to welcome John to the team,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence will further strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients.”

Mr. Maguire commented on joining the firm: “I am truly honored and deeply humbled to join Academy Securities. As a veteran, there is no greater alignment than partnering with a mission-driven firm that is so fundamentally connected to the military and veteran community. I am particularly excited to partner with the highly distinguished Geopolitical Intelligence Group, whose strategic counsel provides a truly differentiated asset for our M&A clients. I look forward to working alongside the entire Academy team to build a world-class practice dedicated to serving our clients with the integrity and disciplined focus that defines the firm's veteran leadership.”

Mr. Maguire is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds advanced degrees from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy. He served as a senior staff member on the Senate Intelligence Committee and as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer. He currently advises on the intersection of technology and policy as an Affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University.

“John embodies the values and mission that define our firm, and we are confident he will play a key role in our continued growth and impact," 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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“John embodies the values and mission that define our firm, and we are confident he will play a key role in our continued growth and impact"