Our Team
Our team—Tim Sullivan, Nick Russillo, Paul Sullivan, Chris Peters, Troy Russillo, Janice Kycia and Emily Derikito—brings years of professional experience to Sullivan & Russillo Wealth Advisors, and together we work tirelessly to recommend comprehensive, coordinated and seamless solutions to our clients.
Timothy J. Sullivan is a Senior Vice President/Wealth Management. Tim’s career began in 1967 as a stockbroker with Paine
Webber (now U.B.S.), and has focused heavily on assisting local organizations and individuals manage their pension funds,
endowments, IRAs, 401(k), and 403(b) retirement plans.
The Sullivan Investment Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
currently works directly with over 25 retirement plans, many of whom have been clients for 15 or more years. Tim’s business
model is the backbone of the Sullivan Investment Group.
This business model includes in depth investment research,
comprehensive cost analysis and extensive servicing. The Sullivan Investment Group, following Tim’s leadership, understands that
ongoing communication, service and frequent investment reviews are paramount to the success of his clients’ wealth and his team.
"We complete the task and strive to go above and beyond our clients' expectations not just 100% of the time but 115% of the time,". We pay close attention to our clients' requirements, offer them wise counsel, and treat them in a way that we would like to be treated." - Nicholas Russillo
With more than 37 years of industry experience, Nick serves as a Senior Vice President / Investments and Compass Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining Janney in 2007, Nick was a Senior Portfolio Manager with Advest and Merrill Lynch.
Nick is a graduate of Roger Williams University. He also holds the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ (AAMS®) through the College for Financial Planning. Nick also holds securities and insurance licenses in various states
In his spare time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family. He is an avid fly fisherman, enjoys golf, and also plays drums in multiple bands in the Hartford area.
He is active in the community, serving as a volunteer with several community service and charitable organizations.
Paul E. Sullivan is a First Vice President/Wealth Management and has worked in investments for over 20 years. Paul holds a
B.A. from Providence College and has his Series 7, 63, and 65. His expertise is in monitoring the array of investment vehicles
for our clients, both institutional and individual, and locating and communicating market trends and superior management
styles within this universe.
Christopher M. Peters is a Vice President/Wealth Management and has been part of the group for over 15 years. Chris joined the group with a B.A. from Roger Williams University, has his Series 7 and 66 license. Chris enjoys working with clients “one on one” or as part of the 401 groups he manages. Chris uses his expertise to create unique strategies that build a solid foundation for retirement, and he gets excited to see the pieces of their retirement puzzle come together.
As an Account Executive, Troy is an essential team member with a wealth of knowledge directly applicable to financial planning. He is Series 7, Series 6, and Series 63 registered, and in 2022, Troy earned the Certified Financial Planner® designation. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Troy can design fully comprehensive plans for his clients.
Prior to joining Janney, he spent six years at MFS Investment Management. During his tenure at MFS, he gained experience as a Defined Contribution Specialist and honed his skills in serving 401(k) sponsors and participants. In 2016, he graduated from Keene State College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics.
Troy currently resides in West Hartford, CT. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing golf, going to the gym, and trying new restaurants.
Janice G. Kycia is an Account Executive with our group and has worked in the industry for over 35 years. Her working knowledge of the available retirement engines has helped the team stay current in this fast-moving industry. Jan joined the Sullivan Group more than 20 years ago with a B.S. from Central Connecticut State University and holds Series 7 and 66 license. Janice’s primary role is to assist in all aspects of client care, utilizing her expertise for the client's best interest.
Emily joined the Janney team in 2021 and holds a SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 license. As a graduate of The Ohio State University, she obtained her Bachelor of Art in journalism in 2020.
Formerly a lifetime resident of Ohio, Emily recently moved to Connecticut to begin her career in financial services. Outside of the office, she can be found hiking, traveling, baking, and exploring the New England area. On Saturdays, you can find her cheering on her alma mater – go Buckeyes!
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