Academy Securities Welcomes Suni Harford to Its Advisory Board
“Her unique perspective, having led major asset management initiatives and championed veterans’ and women’s causes, will be invaluable.”
Academy Securities, a distinguished registered broker-dealer and a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), is pleased to announce the appointment of Suni Harford to its Advisory Board.
Suni Harford, a renowned leader in the finance sector with over 35 years of industry experience, joins Academy Securities as a significant addition to the firm’s advisory team. Harford’s career includes notable roles such as President of UBS Asset Management, where she oversaw $1.6 trillion in assets and was pivotal in integrating Credit Suisse Asset Management. Before UBS, she dedicated nearly 25 years to Citigroup, culminating in her role as Regional Head of Markets for North America. Her extensive involvement in industry boards includes co-chairing the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Investing and serving on the board of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation.
Chance Mims, CEO of Academy Securities, expressed enthusiasm about Harford’s appointment, stating, “We are honored to welcome Suni Harford to the firm’s Advisory Board. Her distinguished career in finance and her dedication to veteran and women’s causes are remarkable, and we are thrilled to have her on the team.”
Harford also expressed her excitement about joining the firm: “I am honored to join the Academy Securities Advisory Board. Supporting men and women who have served our country is near and dear to my heart. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s mission and working with such a distinguished team.”
Harford holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Denison University. Her philanthropic efforts include co-founding Veterans on Wall Street and chairing the Board of Directors of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She is also an advocate for women in business through her involvement with organizations such as the Forte Foundation.
Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities, commented on Harford’s addition, “As the financial landscape evolves and the needs of our clients change with it, we are pleased to enhance our capabilities with the addition of Suni Harford. Her unique perspective, having led major asset management initiatives and championed veterans’ and women’s causes, will be invaluable.”
About Academy Securities
Academy Securities is a leading disabled veteran-owned investment bank specializing in capital markets, public finance, fixed income, and equity trading. With a team of professionals who have undergone intensive military training and possess deep financial services expertise, Academy Securities is committed to excellence and a high ethical standard in serving its clients. As the nation’s first post-9/11 disabled veteran-owned investment bank, Academy is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, and MBE. The firm operates a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. For more information, visit www.academysecurities.com.
