Sue has been a Financial Advisor since 1986. She began her career at First Eastern Bank Capital Markets and after working for NatWest and going through several bank mergers she moved to Janney in 1997. Her practice focuses on financial and retirement planning. Sue also maintains a focus on fixed income securities and works with institutional investors and bank clients using Janney's extensive Capital Market resources.
A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained the prestigious College of Financial Planning's Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ designation through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also certified in Long-term Care Planning and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ designation as well as the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist designation. In addition, she has taken numerous graduate courses in finance at Wilkes University and Villanova University.
Sue is a member of the Wilkes Barre Women's Organization for Networking (WWON). WWON members promote each other's business and help local charitable organizations. She was named one of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Northeast PA Business Journal for 2012.
In her spare time, Sue teaches yoga. She is RYT 500 certified. Sue is also certified to teach Yin and Restorative yoga.
Sue resides in Dallas with her lab mix, Sunnie. Her son, Jamison, is a component engineer with Intel in Allentown. He and his wife Kristen have 2 children. Her daughter, Rachel, is employed by Beyond Behaviors of Kingston.
Sandy has been an integral part of our team. She has been with Janney since December 2003. Registered Private Client Associate, she assists clients with all aspects of client service.
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.
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
Shurdonna serves as the Director of Janney’s High Net Worth Consulting group. In this role, she collaborates with Financial Advisors to fully assess clients’ needs, identify a range of potential strategies, and coordinate product solutions for those with significant wealth.
Shurdonna has more than 15 years of progressive experience in the investment-management industry. She joined Janney in 2017 as a Senior Financial Planner. Previously, Shurdonna was a Financial Advisor in Vanguard Personal Advisor Services®, where she provided investment guidance and financial-planning services to high-net-worth clients and their families. Shurdonna also served in Vanguard’s Education Savings Group, where she focused on 529 Plans and college-savings strategies. While at Vanguard, Shurdonna had the opportunity to rotate through several of the firm's departments, including Retirement Plan Services, International, and Retail Investor Group, as part of their Accelerated Leadership Development Program.
Shurdonna has earned the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation and holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Temple University Beasley School of Law and has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Morgan State University Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management.
Shurdonna is an active leader in her region's nonprofit community and currently serves as a board member and a member of the finance committee of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. She’s also a member of the Financial Ministry at her church, as well as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.