What We Do
No matter where you are in life – we’re here for you through every step of your financial journey.
Who We Work With
As one of the top “sell-side” advisory teams at Janney, we work across the country with our Janney Bankers or strategic partners on buyouts/recaps/transitions. Our team’s advisory experience includes:BUSINESS OWNERS As a business owner, you’ve built something you care about – and you want to see it last. We understand. We’re well-versed in the challenges and opportunities before you. As your financial advisor, I can help you further define your own brand of success by giving you the confidence to focus on what you do best. For some, this means looking to sell their business down the road. For others, they have no interest in retiring … ever. But they want to be positioned to go to work because they love it, not because they have to. We’re here to offer customized investment recommendations for your personal financial matters and the needs of your business. Our team can help to manage your investment strategy and tax mitigation strategies, while helping to address key issues such as estate planning, generational wealth transfer and your philanthropic efforts. We can make recommendations in line with your tolerance for risk and your cash flow goals, and ultimately, help you ensure you're well positioned to leave a financial investment legacy. We’ve worked with many businesses over the last 25 years as they have navigated through the Investment banking and monetization process. We invite you to enjoy the confidence of knowing you have a singular and consistent source of financial recommendations – and more time to devote to growing your business EXECUTIVES & PROFESSIONALS: We work closely with professionals and can make recommendations to help them reach the next level – however they choose to define what’s next. Working with you as a partner in your success, we can take the time to understand your goals and help you address everything from asset protection and cash management, as well as strategies to protect your family and your legacy and, of course, your own retirement. As an executive, you spend your time and energy between the office, airport and home, with little to spare. You know your personal portfolio deserves that same level of dedication and high-level thought. With us as your partner, you can gain the confidence that accompanies having a path to your financial objectives. With our in-house Wealth Management resources, we can be part of a team of people that can make recommendations to executives on: Stock option planningRestricted stock and 83(b) electionsCashless stock option exercisesRule 144 executions10b5-1 sales plansHedging and monetization forconcentrated equity positionsShare repurchase programsCorporate cash managementRetirement programsNet unrealized appreciation In addition to our own experience and financial knowledge, we have access to all the resources of Janney Montgomery Scott, one of the country’s leading financial services firms. Best of all, you’ll enjoy the confidence of knowing you have a single, trusted source for financial recommendations – and more time to devote to growing your business and focusing on your future.
Complex Wealth, Simplified for the High Net Worth Investor
Simply put, your financial needs are far from ordinary. And, the greater your wealth, the more complex the needs, strategies, and solutions. That’s why we’re pleased to provide you with a differentiated experience—offering comprehensive capabilities, specialized support, and sophisticated resources for your complex needs.
Financial Planning
No matter where you are in life – we’re here to help you every step of the way. We have the knowledge and experience to analyze your current financial situation, and provide a personalized plan designed to meet your specific needs.
Community Involvement
We’re proud to support the communities we live and work in. We strive to connect with our communities in a meaningful way, bringing about positive change and helping to provide services and resources to help them thrive.
SWM Supports The Atlanta Community Food Bank
A focused Board can make changes.
SWM Participates in 2024 Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger Walk
The SWM team along with family and friends joined in on the 2024 40th Annual Atlanta Food Bank Hunger walk. It was a beautiful but windy day in Atlanta. Each team member walked the 5k through the downtown Atlanta in support of raising awareness to hunger in our community.
SWM Supports The Atlanta Community Food Bank
Jeff serves on the advisory board for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. During the holidays, the SWM team invited clients to a wine tasting event where they were able to here Director of Institutional Giving, Greg Sims talk about ACFB and learn of the amazing things they are doing for the community.
Events
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Recent Updates
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December 20, 2024
Janney’s 2025 Market Outlook
What can we expect for the economy and markets in 2025? Join our exclusive virtual presentation where Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares their views on what you should know about the markets’ potential impact on your portfolio strategy.
December 17, 2024
Last week, our team had the privilege of volunteering at the Atlanta Community Food Bank – Marietta Community Center, where we saw firsthand the critical role they play in supporting our community. Did you know that 1 in 8 Georgians face food insecurity? It’s a stark reminder of how many people struggle to access the basic necessity of food every day.
By contributing our time, we were able to help pack meals that will make a difference in the lives of families facing hunger. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back, and we encourage others to consider how they can make a different, too.
@Clarke Williams @Kevin McKane @Caroline Ballou @AtlantaCommunityFoodBank
November 01, 2024
Our team was thrilled to attend the @The Atlanta Women's Foundation 28th annual Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon this week. In total, the event raised 1.75 million dollars that will go towards funding nonprofit programs improving the lives of women and girls throughout metro Atlanta. Schultz Wealth Management of Janney is proud to support this incredible foundation!
We were joined in great company as well @Katie Kohli @Meg Williams @Mollie Burch @Erica Tuggle @Shannon Smith @Lisa Boren Sivy @Clarke Williams @Caroline Ballou
#AtlantaWomensFoundation #AWF #NumbersTooBigToIgnore #Atlanta
Research & Insights
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October 2024 Quarterly Update
Hello! Fall and election time! What a summer it was though and as I’ve mentioned all year, we were waiting to see if the rest of the market (less Technology) was going to catch up and rally. It did and we are seeing double digit gains in all our stock models. The S&P 500 ended the quarter up 20%, the Dow 12%, and International Indexes up around 11% year to date. We hit a bunch of new highs this year and this market has been resilient with all that’s going on globally and here in the U.S. I’m still cautiously optimistic we won’t see a deep recession next year, but there are still a lot of unknowns to come with the elections, the FED moves, economic numbers, International disputes..etc. Our team will continue to monitor the landscape for strategic moves and opportunities for you, our Private Clients.See this insight from First Trust on the election: The View From Late September (ftportfolios.com)SWM News:We are very excited and proud to announce the addition of Clarke Williams, Financial Advisor, and Caroline Ballou, Director of Service and Administration at SWM. See more about them below and welcome them next time you call or visit!With over 15 years in life insurance design and estate tax planning for the high-net-worth community, Clarke Williams brings valuable experience in financial planning, wealth management, and asset protection to our practice. He will join us as a Financial Consultant on the team and assist with wealth management, financial planning, and client relationships.Clarke is a proud alumnus of Florida State University, a Chartered Financial Consultant, a golf enthusiast, and is actively engaged in his church community in the Roswell area where he lives with his wife, Laura.Caroline is another graduate from University of Georgia and joins us from a background in project management and consulting, where she provided her clients with a first-class customer experience. Caroline will replace Allison/Danielle and be your point of contact for anything service/admin related. SWM is confident Caroline will be a valuable asset to our team, putting your needs first each step of the way. In her spare time, she enjoys attending Atlanta Braves baseball, exploring new restaurants, and hanging out with her family/friends. Store Caroline’s contact info in your phone: 404-926-2010 or email at cballou@janney.com.
July 2024- Quarterly Update
Happy Summer and how about this market/economy! The average stock in the S&P 500 is only up around 5%, yet the index is up 14.5% year to date. As I’ve been discussing with many of you since January, this period reminds me a lot of the late 90’s where a handful of technology stocks pulled the market to new highs. The good thing is that these “magnificent 7”(they have named) have solid earnings. That’s not to mean they won’t fall or aren’t overvalued compared to their growth in earnings. At SWM, our portfolios(like the 90’s) will continue to diversify our clients to meet long term goals and avoid getting over-diversified towards one sector or group of stocks. On the bond front, interest rates rose a bit in the second quarter and rates continue to be strong for us. We continue to work daily to help you keep your cash working at these good rates at Janney. I’ll leave you a thought, every decade has it’s own set of champions that have dominated the market. Eventually these leaders get dethroned due to capitalism and technology advancement. This dethroning can wreck solid long term financial gameplans. We are grateful for your relationship and appreciate your introductions to investors needing comprehensive wealth advice and planning. See this for more information about the quarter: Click here
April 2024- Quarterly Update
Well, the rally from Q4 continued for all. The great thing to see this past quarter was some good participation from the dividend/value stocks and small companies. However, this could be short-lived if the Fed doesn’t cut rates for a while. Many of you know that I don’t expect the Fed to cut rates, or just can’t see any reason in the near future, more than once if at all this year. Long live the 5% money markets here… We will see where the summer goes with all this noise from the election, Iran, oil prices, and AI. We will continue monitoring your game plan for the best outcome. Here are the details on the quarter for you.
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