Our Team
Not only are we 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.
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.
Andrew has more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He graduated from The Citadel in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He holds the Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses as well as life and annuity insurance licenses.
His extensive knowledge of the fixed income and equity markets were gained through his years working for Goldman Sachs in New York. Returning to Mount Pleasant in 1988, he enjoys assisting families and corporations with their investments. He lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Mercedes. They share three grown children and a growing number of grandchildren. In his free time, Andrew enjoys fishing, running, and stamp collecting. He is also an active alumnus of the Citadel.
Aurelia began her career in the financial services industry in 1994. She prides herself on client service and attention to detail. Prior to joining Janney, she served at Truist, formerly BB&T Scott Stringfellow, since 2005. She holds the Series 7 and 63 licenses. Aurelia lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, Robert, and two children, Harrison and Mackenzie.
Rick has been in the financial industry since 1986. Initially, his career started in New York City as a Corporate Trustee Administrator with JP Morgan. Rick continued on to carry responsibilities for the Bank’s overnight Federal Funds position along with the settlement of the Mortgage-Backed Securities trading position with Riverbank America.
After moving south, Rick joined Bank of America where he managed the Funds Management Operations. Following this position, he managed the Mortgage-Backed Securities position for the Bank’s financial advisors. After 3 years, his career gravitated towards retail, where he has been practicing since 1993. As a Financial Advisor, and most recently serving at Truist prior to joining Janney, his goal is to take each unique client relationship and build a plan structured to best suit their needs.
Along with his son, Sean Link, they help clients have an informed and comfortable financial experience by delivering prompt and professional service through consistent communication in all market conditions.
Sean assists his father, Rick, in helping client’s pursue their unique financial goals. By placing an emphasis on communication, he delivers prompt and professional service. Sean graduated from Clemson University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
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.
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.