Our Team
Our team—Tim Sullivan, Nick Russillo, Paul Sullivan, Chris Peters, Troy Russillo, and Alexander Laureano —brings decades 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.
Christopher M. Peters works with individuals and families to help them make thoughtful financial decisions, with a particular focus on preparing for and navigating retirement.
Chris believes financial advice is most useful when clients understand both what is being recommended and why. His approach is personal and straightforward. He takes time to understand each client’s priorities, explain their choices clearly, and connect investment and planning decisions to the life their wealth is intended to support.
Chris has been part of the group for 17 years and also works with participants in company-sponsored retirement plans. His experience gives him perspective on the transition many individuals face as they move from accumulating retirement assets to making broader decisions about how those resources can support their lives in retirement. The team's retirement-plan work includes ongoing education and interaction with participants, including individuals approaching retirement.
As a member of Sullivan & Russillo Wealth Advisors, Chris works collaboratively with his colleagues to bring additional perspective and continuity to client relationships. He believes clients benefit from knowing they have a team of familiar professionals who understand their goals and financial picture as their needs evolve. That shared-advisor approach is a central part of the team's intended client experience.
For Chris, financial planning is ultimately about more than managing a portfolio. He finds the greatest satisfaction in helping clients use what they have built to support retirement, family, experiences, and the priorities that matter most to them.
Chris earned his B.A. from Roger Williams University and holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Troy Russillo, CFP®, helps individuals and families navigate retirement, financial planning, and important financial decisions with a clear, practical approach.
Before joining Janney, Troy spent six years with MFS Investment Management, including experience working with employer-sponsored retirement plans and plan participants. That background gives him valuable perspective when helping clients connect retirement savings and other financial priorities to a broader plan.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Troy focuses on understanding what matters most to each client, explaining options in straightforward terms, and helping them make informed decisions as their needs evolve.
Troy is part of Sullivan & Russillo Wealth Advisors, a collaborative, multigenerational team that believes clients benefit from having more than one familiar professional who understands their financial picture. The team’s approach centers on practical planning, clear communication, and helping clients connect their wealth to the people, priorities, and experiences that matter most.
Troy serves clients through the team’s Glastonbury and New Haven offices. He graduated from Keene State College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics.
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Alexander Laureano is a Registered Private Client Associate with our group. He earned a B.S. from the University of Tampa and previously served the communities of Tampa, Florida and West Hartford, Connecticut as a sworn law enforcement officer. Alex holds a Series 7 license, which allows him to trade a wide range of individual securities products. In his role, Alex supports all aspects of client service and operations, helping ensure clients receive attentive and thoughtful care. He leverages his diverse professional experience and strong commitment to service to help deliver the highest level of support to our clients.
In Memoriam
July 7, 1971 - July 2, 2026
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