My Team

No needs are more important than your own. We pride ourselves in making your needs and goals, our own. We don't simply work for you. We work with you to understand who you are as an individual and as an investor.
 
Our mission is to help you to define your financial objectives, and then use that knowledge to develop — together — a plan that is tailored to fit your unique needs and preferences, and is in your best interest. We’re proud to offer comprehensive financial planning resources, providing you access to education, advice, planning, and consultation.
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F. Houghton Phillips, II
Managing Director/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
About F.
Prior to joining Janney, Houghton served as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch for 23 years. He is very knowledgeable in sophisticated financial strategies, wealth planning and investment issues. Houghton has extensive experience in assisting clients learn about the choices they have for their retirement planning and conversion into a source of retirement income. Prior to joining Merrill, Houghton spent several years working in New York in institutional trading. Houghton adheres to a disciplined process that delivers a consistent yet customized wealth management experience. Before any financial decisions are made, he considers your whole life, taking the time to fully understand who you are and what matters most to you as an individual and as a business professional.
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Frederic (Ted) H. Phillips, III
Financial Advisor in Training
About Frederic

Ted joined Houghton’s team in August 2026 after spending several years in the healthcare industry, including roles with Centene and Epic. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with a degree in finance. Ted is currently working towards completing his licensing requirements and looks forward to working directly with clients as he begins his career in financial services. He is proud to follow in his father’s footsteps and carry forward the same commitment to personal relationships, thoughtful guidance, and a high standard of client service. Outside of the office, Ted enjoys playing golf and pickleball with family and friends.

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Trevor M. Vick, CFP®
Registered Private Client Associate
About Trevor

Trevor joined Phillips Advisory Partners in January 2022 after graduating from Old Dominion University with a degree in Personal Financial Planning. He holds his investment and insurance licenses and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in December 2025.


As a member of the team, Trevor works closely with clients to help ensure they receive a high level of personal attention, responsiveness, and service. He takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships and being a dependable resource for clients as their financial needs and priorities evolve. Trevor believes that exceptional client service means being proactive, paying attention to the details, and consistently going the extra mile.


Outside of the office, Trevor enjoys spending time with family and friends, improving his golf game, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers on fall Sundays.

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Shelli Staples
Private Client Associate
About Shelli
Prior to joining Janney, Shelli’s background included a career in banking for over 21 years before joining Houghton’s team in 2014. Dedicated to providing clients with service that exceeds expectations, Shelli’s highly personalized attention and tailored recommendations help with administrative aspects as well as provides clients with a positive experience working with the team.
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We collaborate with other Janney specialists, as needed, who have in-depth experience in specific disciplines. Together, we can assess your unique situation, analyze difference strategies, and develop a plan fit for your unique needs and goals.

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Greg Drahuschak
Market Strategist
About Greg

Greg Drahuschak joined Janney in 1991. He has over 45 years of economic experience and provides daily, weekly, and monthly market commentary, with a particular focus on the equity market, to Janney and our clients.

 

Prior to joining Janney, he worked as a retail broker with—and eventually transitioned into the research departments of—Butcher & Singer and Wheat First Securities. He was also an instructor at Robert Morris College and the University of Pittsburgh.

 

Greg has written articles for several newspapers and websites, and has been the featured financial professional on many live radio broadcasts. 

 

He earned his B.A. in fine arts from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as certificates from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and from the New York Institute of Finance.

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Mark D. Luschini
Chief Investment Strategist, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC President and Chief Investment Officer, Janney Capital Management
About Mark

Mark Luschini is the Chief Investment Strategist for Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, leading the Investment Strategy Group. In that capacity Mark is responsible for establishing the Firm’s broad outlook relating to conditions in the capital markets and the economy and to develop investment strategies that align with the best interest, goals, and objectives of individual and institutional clients. He also establishes the Firm’s asset allocation models used for portfolio construction and financial planning.

 

As Chief Investment Strategist, Mark serves as the Janney's investment spokesperson, offering national market commentary and developing asset allocation models and investment strategies. He chairs the investment committee and actively interfaces with both current and prospective clients.

 

Additionally, Mark directs Janney Capital Management, the Firm’s discretionary investment management division. Under his leadership, Janney Capital Management has delivered competitive investment results across multiple strategies. The total assets under management has grown to more than $4 billion, with nearly $3 billion in traditional equity and fixed income assets, and over $1 billion in various strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies utilizing exchange-traded solutions and mutual funds. Mark served on the Board of Managers for Janney, and currently serves as a Trustee for the Firm’s Pension & Profit Sharing Plan. He is a member of the Janney Wealth Management Department’s Mutual Fund and Alternative Investment Committees.

 

In Janney Capital Management, Mark chairs the Investment Committee which sets asset class and sector policy and directly participates in managing the equity, fixed income, and asset allocation strategies under its advisory. Mark has spent more than 30 years in the investment industry. He utilizes that experience to speak on topics related to macroeconomics and investment management at seminars and conferences.

 

His comments and written articles have been circulated in numerous publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s to the New York Times, USA Today, Financial Times, and Money magazine. He has appeared in various media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg Television, Fox Business News, and CNN.

 

He has a BA and MBA from Gannon University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation from the Market Technicians Association

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