Our Team
Janney’s leadership team and executive committee are composed of respected professionals with extensive industry knowledge, veteran insight, and a shared strategic vision for the future. With many able to draw upon their own backgrounds as advisors, this team and committee understand the demands and rewards of your profession, and they are here to help you succeed.
Primary support comes from your Branch, Complex, and Regional Managers. With years of industry experience, they serve as both mentors and managers, allowing you the freedom to run your own practice while working with you to help it grow.
With over 30 years of experience in Wealth Management, Jeff joined Janney in late 2012 as Complex Manager for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, overseeing the firm’s offices in both Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia.
His prior management experience includes serving as Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley (Smith Barney) and as Director of Sales for Legg Mason, where he led the merger of the Alexandria, VA, Legg Mason office with Smith Barney. Later in his career, he successfully oversaw the integration of the Smith Barney branch with Morgan Stanley.
Previously, as Janney’s Director of Recruiting and Business Development, Jeff leveraged his leadership experience and Janney’s platform to drive significant growth across the firm. During his tenure, Janney successfully recruited 254 experienced Financial Advisors — a testament to his strategic vision and ability to attract top talent.
In July 2021, Jeff returned to his hometown of Baltimore to lead Janney’s “Old Line Complex,” which includes the Towson, Greenspring, and Hunt Valley offices.
Jeff and his wife, Emily — at the request of their two Golden Retrievers, Tanner and Wilson — recently settled in Jarrettsville. They are proud parents of two daughters: Hannah, a recent McDaniel College graduate who proudly serves in the United States Army, and Ellie, who works full-time for IBM while pursuing her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University. In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing hockey, cheering for Baltimore sports (Go Ravens!) and the Washington Capitals — and, thanks to Tanner and Wilson, vacuuming daily.
Joining Janney in 2002, Jay welcomed the opportunity to open Janney's first office in Maryland. Since then, the Towson office has grown from 5 financial advisors to nearly 20 professionals and support staff members.
In 2010 Jay was Chairman of Janney's Branch Manager Leadership Council. He earned his degree in Finance from Loyola College and spent 6 years in the National Guard. Jay currently holds his Series 7, 8, 63, and 65 general securities licenses; as well as, his insurance license. His areas of focus include cash management, qualified retirement plans, and tailored recommendations designed to help individuals meet their goals. Jay is also involved in the Maryland & District of Columbia Credit Union Association, Incorporated.
For over 30 years, Kevin has helped clients plan for retirement and manage their investment portfolios with an eye toward the future. He focuses on wealth preservation strategies and all phases of retirement planning, including income management.
His deep experience and passion are evident to the clients he serves, and he finds great fulfillment in helping people pursue their goals. He has a fascination for the markets and the geopolitical events that influence them. As a result, he remains fully informed about current events and takes note of any developments that could bring added value to his clients.
Before his time as a Financial Advisor, Kevin served as sub-complex manager at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney for 25 years, where he was responsible for supervising three different offices. Earlier in his career, he also held positions at T. Rowe Price and The New York Times. He earned a bachelor’s degree in government from the College of William & Mary. He is also an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – FINRA.
Kevin is a native New Yorker and long-time Maryland resident, living in Towson with his wife, Grace, and five children. Active in the community, Kevin finds fulfillment in serving as a volunteer at one of his favorite charitable organizations, the Maryland Food Bank. When not helping others, he enjoys golfing.
Kerry Ahern joined Janney in 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career in 1998 on the Retirement Plans desk at Putnam Investments in Boston before moving to Pioneer Investments, where she supported financial advisors in the Midwest as an Internal Wholesaler. In 2003, Kerry returned to her home state of Maryland and joined a team of financial advisors at Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc. as a Registered Sales Assistant. She continued to build her career at Morgan Stanley, where she spent over a decade as a Group Administrator supporting a large team of advisors and staff.
In 2021, she joined Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant, helping high-net-worth clients navigate complex financial plans. Kerry studied Social Work at Juniata College – an experience that helped shape her client-focused approach to financial services. She holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, in addition to Maryland Life & Health insurance licenses.
Kerry lives in Phoenix, Maryland, with her husband, their three children, a golden retriever, and two cats. Outside of work, she can often be found cheering from the sidelines at lacrosse games, tending her garden, enjoying live music, or challenging herself with a Peloton workout.
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.
Dan Wantrobski is Director of Research at Janney Montgomery Scott and has over 20 years of industry experience as a technical analyst and strategist.
Mr. Wantrobski spent the first 10 years of his career at Paine Webber and UBS, where he developed his knowledge as a technician and macro strategist following the equity, fixed income, commodity, and currency markets. He has also spent time at Fox Pitt Kelton, Bedford Quantitative, and New Albion Partners. From 2008 to 2016, Mr. Wantrobski served as Janney’s technical strategist.
Mr. Wantrobski regularly comments in the media on key issues arising in the industry, with appearances in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, The Philadelphia Inquirer, CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV. He is also a frequent speaker at financial industry conferences, including the Ernst & Young Annual Firm Conference where he has served as a guest speaker for the last five years.
Mr. Wantrobski is a Chartered Market Technician ® (CMT) and attended Villanova University, graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Finance.
He currently resides in Moorestown, NJ where he volunteers as a firefighter with Relief Engine Co. 312.
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.
Kim Beil serves as Director of the Managed and Insured Solutions Group in Janney Montgomery Scott’s Wealth Management department. In this role, Ms. Beil oversees the daily activities of the Managed and Insured Solutions Group and is responsible for promoting both advisory and insured solutions for the firm.
Ms. Beil is an active member of the Firm, the industry, and is involved in several community organizations. At Janney, she is a member of the Firm’s Women’s Interactive Network (WIN). She is also a founding member for Girls on the Run Philadelphia, a non-profit program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Currently, she volunteers with the Neucrue Cancer Foundation.
A graduate of Drexel University, Mrs. Beil holds a B.S. in business administration, and has over 15 years of financial services industry experience at Janney. She is an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®), holds an insurance license, and is a LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellow.
In her spare time, Ms. Beil enjoys running and challenging herself in half marathons.
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
Martin Schamis is responsible for the strategic direction of the Wealth Planning Team, supporting more than 850 Financial Advisors who advise Janney’s private retail client base.
Martin joined Janney from the Vanguard Group where he spent the majority of his 11-year tenure as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Advice Services. Prior to Vanguard, Martin worked as a Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley. Martin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Art from the University of Delaware and received an MBA in Finance from St. Joseph’s University.