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.
Manly grew up in the farming community of Gresham, Oregon. He attended public schools, was a wrestler and judoka, earned an Eagle Scout designation and worked numerous jobs before accepting a congressional appointment to the US Naval Academy.
After 9 years as a Commissioned Officer in the US Navy, he entered the manufacturing sector for a few years before starting his financial career at MML Investors, Springfield, MA in 1998. He expanded his experience with 13 years at Merrill Lynch, earned an MBA from UNH and followed this up with 9 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott.
In collaboration with clients, he emphasizes reaching personal financial goals with a focus on long term retirement income planning, all within a process which is unique, relevant and consistent. Manly currently holds securities licenses in 21 states, as well as licenses for life, variable annuities and long-term care insurance.
Manly and his wife Sharon lived in Waterford and Stonington, CT for years and now currently reside in New London, CT with their Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, Buddha.
On the side, he enjoys college sports/pro football, automobiles, gardening and is a member of the Thames River Garden Club. Manly has held several board positions and been active with Habitat for Humanity.
In the Spring of 2020, Justin graduated from Hawaii Pacific University in downtown Honolulu with a BSBA in Finance. Shortly after, he moved back to his home state of Connecticut and currently resides in Wethersfield, CT.
During his college years, Justin was a member of the Laissez-Faire economic society, which really began his interest in Finance and how the markets operate. His first career position was as an intern for his grandmother’s financial planning partnership in Canton, CT, which is where he began to learn about the business. During his last year in school, he picked up a client associate role with Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Janney in 2021.
While not at the office, Justin tries to spend as much time as he can hiking, camping, traveling, going to the gym, watching Tennis, NCAA, NBA, and NFL, and spending time with family and friends.
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.
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.
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