Our Team
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Vince serves as Senior Vice President / Wealth Management, and Complex Director of the Greenville, Middletown, and Lewes, Delaware branches of Janney Montgomery Scott. With more than 30 years of experience, he strives to help clients achieve financial success. Vince began his financial services career in 1995 with Wheat First Butcher Singer and then spent 13 years with Smith Barney/Morgan Stanley before joining Janney in 2013.
Vince received a B.S. in Management with dual concentrations in Marketing and Labor Relations, and a minor in economics, from Widener University, and an M.S. in Finance with a concentration in Investments from Drexel University. Vince was named to OnWallStreet's annual list of Top Branch Managers in 2017 and 2018, as well as Janney's Branch Office Manager of the Year in 2018.
Vince volunteers and previously served on the Board of the Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education and is a Past President for the Porsche Club of America in the Delaware Region. He is a motorsports enthusiast and has a special interest in sports car racing.
In his spare time, Vince enjoys spending time with his family and following their pursuits. He has been married to his wife Angela for more than 35 years. Together they have a daughter, Francesca, and a son, Michael.
Stacey joined Janney in 2019 and proudly manages the branches’ operations and staff. She works closely with the Complex Director and partners in the Philadelphia headquarters to assure daily business activity meets Janney’s high fiduciary and service standards. She also serves as Chair of the Janney Branch Operations Leadership Council. Stacey has a wealth of leadership and management experience in the financial industry. Her decades of career growth with Bank of New York and Nationwide Financial provided experiential knowledge as well as formal training programs which she finds relevant and helpful today. Prior to joining Janney, Stacey worked as a Financial Advisor at Sun Federal Credit Union and Securian.
Stacey earned her associates degree from University of Delaware and her Bachelor of Business Administration from Wesley College. Her volunteer activities include serving as Vice President on the Board of Directors of Delaware Institution for the Arts in Education (DiAE). Stacey enjoys being active with cycling, walking and yoga. She cherishes time with family and friends.
Chris is a managing partner of Warren-Fantano Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience across the broader financial services industry. With an extensive background in both traditional and private markets, Chris has developed a unique perspective of the financial world—one that blends deep market insight with practical strategies.
This perspective fuels Chris’s true passion: implementing thoughtful, holistic strategies that simplify clients’ lives. Working with multi-generational families, private foundations, and business owners, Chris combines functional investment management with personalized planning to help clients navigate everyday challenges while staying focused on long-term goals.
Chris is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations. He lives in Middletown, Delaware with his wife, Jarry, and their son, Dominic. Chris is proud to serve as the Branch Manager of Janney’s Middletown, DE office, dedicated to supporting the surrounding community that he calls home.
Outside of work, Chris can often be found at the Middletown YMCA or Planet Fitness, where he embraces a “no days off” mentality. You might see him and his wife out around town or with their two dogs, Duke and Dash. He also enjoys traveling the country to watch his son play baseball—a passion that reflects the same commitment to his family that he will always strive to show yours.
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Thomas J. Leary (Tom) serves as Vice President/Investments, Financial Advisor, and Satellite Branch Manager of the Lewes, Delaware branch of Janney Montgomery Scott. Tom has over forty years of experience as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining Janney, Tom was affiliated with, or managed, several different financial firms including Dean Witter, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones, and most recently, Morgan Stanley.
Tom obtained his bachelor's degree from The American University in Washington DC. He is heavily involved in his community having served as Council President for The City of Dover City Council, and is a member of Downstate Delaware Striders and Riders. Tom is an avid runner, participating in many races including completing three half-marathons, one full marathon, and several shorter distances. Tom enjoys down time with his wife of over 43 years and his children and grandchildren.
Debbie started her career in 1981 as a cashier with Smith Barney. In 1996, she became the operations manager, and in 2010, she rose to become the Branch Administrator before joining Janney in August of 2013. She is now the Complex Operations Assistant, and also works directly with the Complex Manager as his assistant.
Debbie lives in New Jersey, where she enjoys fishing, disc golf, hiking, camping and of course spending time with her 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
Denise joined Janney Montgomery Scott in October 2019, bringing extensive administrative and leadership experience. Prior to joining Janney, she served as Deputy Director of Council Affairs and Constituent Services for the City of Dover.
As Complex Operations Assistant for the Delaware Complex, Denise partners closely with Complex Director Vince Crognale to support the strategic growth and day-to-day management of the business. She collaborates with financial advisors throughout the Delaware Complex, helping implement a comprehensive financial planning approach that enhances the client experience and supports advisors in growing their practices.
Denise plays an instrumental role in onboarding new advisors, teams, and employees across the Delaware branches, ensuring a smooth transition and successful integration into the firm. She also helped lead the successful opening of Janney's Middletown, Delaware branch in February 2026, coordinating operational readiness and supporting the branch launch.
Denise graduated magna cum laude from Wesley College with a bachelor's degree in History and earned her master's degree in History from Washington College.
Outside of the office, Denise enjoys spending time with her family, coaching her son's baseball team, volunteering with her church, and spending time on the water.
Vincent C. Crognale, CLTC, Senior Vice President / Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Complex Director
Alcarese Wealth Management | www.alcaresewealthmanagement.com
Burns Wealth Management | www.burnswealthmanagement.com
Gansler Wealth Management Group | https://advisor.janney.com/ganslerwmgroup/
Ivybridge Wealth Advisors | https://advisor.janney.com/ivybridge-wealth-advisors
Peninsula Wealth Advisory Group | https://advisor.janney.com/peninsulawealthadvisorygroup/
Todd Buonocore | https://advisor.janney.com/toddbuonocore/
CHRIS FANTANO, CPFA®, CRPC™ | Managing Director, Financial Advisor, Branch Manager
Warren-Fantano Wealth Management | www.warrenfantanowealthmanagement.com
Thomas J. Leary, Vice President / Investments, Financial Advisor, Branch Manager
Gansler Wealth Management Group | https://advisor.janney.com/ganslerwmgroup/
MCH Wealth Management | https://advisor.janney.com/mchwealthmanagement/
Shore to Shore Private Wealth | www.shoretoshoreprivatewealth.com
The Dupre Keating Group | www.theduprekeatinggroup.com
Warren-Fantano Wealth Management | www.warrenfantanowealthmanagement.com
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.
Guy LeBas is Janney’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist, as well as Head of Fixed Income for Janney Capital Management. As Strategist, he is responsible for providing direction to the Firm’s clients on the macroeconomic, interest rate, and bond market investing climate.
Guy authors bond market periodicals, which provide relative value recommendations across the fixed income spectrum. With Janney Capital Management, Guy is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s discretionarily managed bond portfolios, which take a client-tailored approach to generating consistent income across interest rate environments.
Guy joined Janney in 2006. Prior to joining Janney, Guy served as Interest Rate Risk Manager for U.S. Trust’s bank asset and liability portfolios, a role in which he oversaw risk and return on $20 billion of bank assets and derivatives.
Guy is also a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and Fox Business News, as well as a regular speaker at financial industry conferences. He received his education from Swarthmore College, holds an M.S. in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Kim Beil serves as Director of the Managed and Insured Solutions Group in Janney Montgomery Scott’s Wealth Management department. In this role, Ms. Beil oversees the daily activities of the Managed and Insured Solutions Group and is responsible for promoting both advisory and insured solutions for the firm.
Ms. Beil is an active member of the Firm, the industry, and is involved in several community organizations. At Janney, she is a member of the Firm’s Women’s Interactive Network (WIN). She is also a founding member for Girls on the Run Philadelphia, a non-profit program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Currently, she volunteers with the Neucrue Cancer Foundation.
A graduate of Drexel University, Mrs. Beil holds a B.S. in business administration, and has over 15 years of financial services industry experience at Janney. She is an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®), holds an insurance license, and is a LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellow.
In her spare time, Ms. Beil enjoys running and challenging herself in half marathons.
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
Robert Wheeler serves as a Regional Director for Janney’s Insured Solutions Group. In this role, he is responsible for developing annuity and insurance opportunities, providing a consultative approach and external support to the region’s Financial Advisors as they address their client’s financial needs.
Professional Experience
Mr. Wheeler has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services and investment industry. Before joining Janney in 2019, he was a Market Leader with BB&T Bank and a Regional Vice President with the John Hancock Life Insurance Company.
Education and Personal Background
Mr. Wheeler holds Chartered Life Underwriter® and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations from The American College. He has a B.A. from Syracuse University.
In his spare time, Mr. Wheeler is active with the Boy Scouts and Amazing Tails Service Dogs. He lives in New London, PA with his wife, Leslie, and their sons, Collin and Dean.
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.