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The Simmons Point Group
No matter where you are in life — just starting out, in your peak earning years, nearing retirement, or contemplating your legacy — we are here for you. When you work with us, it’s about going beyond investing. It’s about connecting your life and your finances.
We take a comprehensive and customized approach to your finances, by understanding your needs and goals and aligning your investment strategies to help meet those goals. Our depth of knowledge and experience, combined with our Firm’s capabilities and resources, enables us to provide high quality service, while offering advice and executing financial solutions for every stage of life.
Our Team
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.
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Gary T. Lukachinski, CFP®, CRPS®, MPAS®
Managing Director / Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Brett Marshall Reiss, JD, CFP®, CFA®
Senior Vice President/Investments, Financial Advisor
Craig Sherrer, AWMA ®
Senior Vice President/ Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
John R Cortapasso Jr., CFP®, CRPS®, AWMA ®, CLTC®
First Vice President / Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Michael H. Oliver, MBA
Associate Vice President / Wealth Management, Account Executive
Michael P. Geisen
Assistant Vice President / Wealth Management, Account Executive
Kate Stiegelbauer Fortuna
Senior Registered Private Client Associate
Shana Kolb
Private Client Associate
Matthew Gambino, AWMA ®
Registered Private Client Associate
Grace A. Lukachinski
Private Client Associate
What We Do
No matter where you are in life – we’re here for you through every step of your financial journey.
Business Retirement Plans
We are committed to working with your organization to deliver innovative, results-oriented strategies. Our step-by-step process has been developed to help you reach your goal of offering a well-designed plan with high-level service that helps your valued employees achieve financial security.
College Saving and Funding Plans
As the price of education continues to rise, affording the cost of higher education may require a customized plan to meet your funding needs, while balancing other expenses and goals.
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.
NFBHC Pink Pearl Gala
The Simmons Point Group was proud to support the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's annual Pink Pearl Gala on April 11th.
Toys For Tots
The Simmons Point Group organized a holiday toy drive to donate presents to Toys for Tots
The Richard O'Brien Foundation
The Simmons Point Group was to continue their support of the Richard J O'Brien Foundation at their annual Networking for a Cause Over Cocktails even on September 25th, 2024.
Events
Check out information on upcoming and past events we’re pleased to offer you, virtually and/or in person, on a variety of topics.
Recent Event: Janney's 2026 Market Outlook
What can we expect for the economy and markets in 2026?
Recent Event: Year-End Planning: Tax and Estate
As the end of 2025 approaches, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate and tax planning—particularly for clients with more complex wealth.
Recent Event: A Medicare Primer
Take control of your Medicare journey by joining Janney’s exclusive client webinar!
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
January 22, 2026
The Simmons Point Group has been named to the Forbes 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for the forth consecutive year. "We are proud to celebrate The Simmons Point Group on being named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for four consecutive years. This achievement demonstrates their dedication to helping clients reach their goals and the high standards they bring to their practice every day," said Kevin Reed, President of Janney's Private Client Group. For more information about any awards referenced, including relevant criteria, please visit Janney.com/awards-disclosures or contact your Financial Advisor.
January 21, 2026
3 Smart Steps to Start Investing
Ready to start investing but not sure where to begin? Learn three smart steps to help you build confidence and create a plan that fits your life: https://www.janney.com/wealth-management/education/all-education/detail/education/2025/12/12/3-smart-steps-to-start-investing
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
January Investment Perspectives
In this issue we look at AI and its impact on productivity, how executive policy drove the market in 2025, and the January effect and stock market seasonality.
Outlook 2026
Outlook 2026 offers the Janney Investment Strategy Group’s baseline prognostications for the economy, the equity and fixed-income markets, their evolution, and investment implications in the New Year.
5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Tax Filing
Filing your tax returns can be less stressful when you take a few steps before it’s time to complete your tax forms.
Office Information
Contact us today to discuss how we can put a plan in place designed to help you reach your financial goals.