OUR TEAM
William Militello
Marine Corps Veteran
William “Bill” Militello has 20+ years of asset management and compliance experience. He is a 4x business founder and sold 2 regulated securities companies. Bill raised capital for 40+ companies and investment funds through 100+ financing rounds and participated in the purchase of $550M+ in Commercial Real Estate. Bill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1992 and later served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Signals Intelligence Officer.
Brian Whitten
Navy Veteran
Founded Hornet Capital in 2017 and has originated over $110 million in real estate backed loans in Austin, Texas. Hornet originates, underwrites and funds secured and unsecured real estate purpose loans and has achieved annualized returns totaling 14.7%.
Scott Mackes
Navy Veteran
Scott Mackes has dedicated his career to supporting the success of fellow military veteran entrepreneurs through his work at the Academy Fund, 10X Vets and Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) Group. Scott and his team have attracted 550+ investor group members and over 100 members of the 10X Vets program. SABM Group was mentioned on Forbes.com as one of the most innovative mastermind groups. Scott is passionate about opportunities that allow him to create innovative solutions for the benefit of many. Scott graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001 and has an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.
Lewis Baker
Army Veteran
Lew Baker (USMA '91) has over 25 years of experience in wealth management. He is a former Morgan Stanley VP and is currently the principal of Rock Creek Wealth Planners and Advisors, LLC an independent SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm. Lew joins the Academy Fund as Director of National Accounts. In this role he is building relationships nationwide with investors who are looking to participate in this niche opportunity to support and prosper along side military service connected leaders creating wealth.