Our Team
Janney’s leadership team and executive committee are composed of respected professionals with extensive industry knowledge, veteran insight, and a shared strategic vision for the future. With many able to draw upon their own backgrounds as advisors, this team and committee understand the demands and rewards of your profession, and they are here to help you succeed. Primary support comes from your Branch, Complex, and Regional Managers. With years of industry experience, they serve as both mentors and managers, allowing you the freedom to run your own practice while working with you to help it grow.
Ned Kennedy serves as Senior Vice President / Complex Manager at Janney. With nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ned spearheads Janney’s growth in the Chicago market, focusing on recruiting experienced financial advisors to the office, and ensuring excellent support for the firm’s Financial Advisors and clients.
Most recently, Ned served as Managing Director and Branch Office Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors in Chicago, where he led a team of over 20 financial advisors. Ned began his career at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and has also held leadership positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, DB Alex. Brown, Montgomery Securities, and Salomon Brothers.
Ned received his B.A. from Hamilton College and his MBA from Northwestern University. He continued his financial education by obtaining his FINRA Series, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses.
Ned lives in Northfield, IL with his wife. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoys playing tennis and golf.
As a financial advisor, Matt has spent his entire career advising families on personal financial matters including tax efficient investing, alternative investments, lending strategies, trust and estate planning needs. Matt’s practice is focused on current and former business owners, financial professionals as well as endowments and foundations. Prior to joining Janney, Matt worked at Merrill Private Wealth Management as a Private Wealth Manager and Senior Vice President. In addition to his time at Merrill, Matt was an advisor at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank.
Matt earned his bachelor’s degree at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and holds his Series 7 and 63 FINRA registrations. Matt earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and serves on the Associate Board of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation in Chicago.
Matt is married with three young children and lives in Lake Bluff, IL. He and his wife love to travel. They stay busy with their children’s activities such as gymnastics, swimming and music.
As a Private Client Associate, Ellen is responsible for managing all aspects of the daily business operations for Janney’s Chicago Office and serves as the first line of contact for our clients. Ellen prides herself on customer care and putting the client first. Her goal is to help build and strengthen the team as well as develop relationships with each client to provide a level of service that goes beyond the clients’ expectations. Prior to joining Janney, worked in sales positions in the hospitality and beverage industry.
Ellen is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where she majored in Communications with a minor in Marketing. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending her time cooking, golfing, biking, skiing, and enjoying the outdoors.