My Team
Not only is my team available at your convenience, but Janney has also structured itself to be immediately responsive to clients’ needs—all levels of Janney’s staff are easily accessible, and possess a willingness and enthusiasm to help.
My 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. I’m proud to offer comprehensive financial planning resources, providing you access to education, advice, planning, and consultation.
My mission is to help each one of my clients plan for a financial future that best meets their life goals. Operating in an environment of trust and exceptional personal service, and through the use of our sophisticated planning and risk management tools, I seek to recommend investment strategies that meet the client's goals and objectives. Whether you are planning for your retirement, saving for your children's or grandchildren's education, or looking to preserve and effectively transfer your wealth, I am prepared to assist you in making the right financial and investment decisions that support your priorities.
As a South Carolina native, I began my career with Wells Fargo Advisors in 2005. Prior to entering the financial services industry, I worked in sales, management, and senior corporate management positions with American Hospital Supply Corporation, Johnson and Johnson Healthcare Corporation, and Cardinal Healthcare Corporation for over 17 years. I am a 1983 graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C., with a BS degree in Business Finance, and completed my MBA from Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC, in 1999. In 2015, I achieved the professional designation of Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and also attained the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) through the College for Financial Planning in 2016. I also served my country in the United States Naval Reserve from 1989-1999 as a Naval Intelligence Officer in support of various Naval Intelligence Commands across the country. I was honorably discharged in 1999.
Outside of the office, I like to stay active in my community by being involved with several organizations. I am a member of The Heritage Society for the Boy Scouts of America, The Summerall Society of the Citadel Foundation, the Thomas Taylor Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the South Carolina Chapter of the General Society of the War of 1812.
My wife, Carolyn, and I live in the Columbia area, and our three adult children are working in Floridia, Ohio, and South Carolina.
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.
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.
Martin Schamis is responsible for the strategic direction of the Wealth Planning Team, supporting more than 850 Financial Advisors who advise Janney’s private retail client base.
Martin joined Janney from the Vanguard Group where he spent the majority of his 11-year tenure as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Advice Services. Prior to Vanguard, Martin worked as a Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley. Martin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Art from the University of Delaware and received an MBA in Finance from St. Joseph’s University.
Shurdonna is a Vice President and Director of Janney’s High Net Worth Consulting Group, where she leads a team focused on delivering a comprehensive wealth management experience for individuals, families, business owners, executives, professional athletes, and other clients with complex financial needs. She partners with Financial Advisors to bring together the firm's specialized resources and expertise, delivering tailored solutions aligned with clients' long-term objectives. By coordinating specialists across investment management, estate and trust planning, tax strategy, asset protection, charitable giving, lending, business owner solutions, executive services, and alternative investments, she helps provide integrated guidance designed to address the evolving needs of high-net-worth clients and their families.
Shurdonna brings more than 18 years of experience in investment management and wealth planning. Prior to her current role, she served as Assistant Vice President and Wealth Strategist, supporting advanced planning initiatives across Janney's Mid-Atlantic region. In that capacity, she partnered with Financial Advisors and their clients on sophisticated planning matters involving estate and wealth transfer planning, asset protection, retirement planning, tax planning, and charitable giving.
Before joining Janney, Shurdonna served as a Financial Advisor with Vanguard Personal Advisor Services®, where she managed investment portfolios and served as the primary advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families, providing comprehensive wealth management guidance across investment strategy, financial planning, and long-term wealth stewardship. Earlier in her career, she was a Financial Advisor Associate within Vanguard Asset Management Services, supporting many of the firm's most complex ultra-high-networth clients through portfolio construction, investment analysis, and comprehensive financial planning. She also participated in Vanguard's Accelerated Leadership Development Program, completing rotations in the firm's International Client Services, Retirement Plan Services, Education Savings Group, and Retail Investor Group.
Shurdonna is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses. She earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a B.S. in Finance from Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management. Shurdonna is an active leader in her region's nonprofit community, serving on the board of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and participating in its finance, DEI, and strategic planning committees. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, an international service organization.