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Frank C. Oh Joins Academy Securities as Managing Director

Jun 1, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Academy Securities, the first investment bank owned and operated by Post-9/11 veterans, has appointed Frank C. Oh as Managing Director and Head of Municipal Banking.

Frank C. Oh brings more than 30 years of experience in municipal finance and capital markets. Over his career, he has led more than $60 billion in financing transactions for municipalities, infrastructure projects, and transportation initiatives, building strong relationships with major issuers across New York, the Northeast, California, and other regions of the United States.

He has also held senior leadership roles at UBS, Goldman Sachs and Loop Capital, where he focused on developing high performing banking teams. At Academy Securities, Oh will lead efforts to create innovative financing and securitization solutions that support public infrastructure and community development projects.

Frank C. Oh holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business.

“Frank's experience leading municipal banking efforts across some of the most respected names in the business makes him the ideal person to expand Academy's presence in this market," said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey.

“Frank's arrival marks an important step in Academy's continued expansion in public finance,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His relationships and track record in the municipal market will open doors for our clients and our platform.”

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Mr. Oh commented on joining the firm, "I am incredibly excited to join Academy Securities and lead our municipal finance banking efforts. Academys unique mission as a veteran owned firm, combined with its deeply rooted commitment to excellence, and service, provides a compelling platform for growth. I look forward to working alongside this exceptional team to build on our momentum, drive innovative financing strategies, and deliver premier service to municipal issuers across the country."

About Academy Securities

Founded in 2009, Academy Securities is a veteran-owned investment bank and FINRA-registered broker-dealer specializing in capital markets, public finance, asset management, fixed income, equity trading, and geopolitical intelligence. Led by military veterans with extensive experience in financial services and global markets, the firm is known for its mission driven culture, strong ethics, accountability and commitment to helping clients achieve their goals.

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