My Team
No needs are more important than your own. We pride ourselves in making your needs and goals, our own. We don't simply work for you. We work with you to understand who you are as an individual and as an investor.
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.
With over 35 years of experience, Vincent D. Crudo is a veteran of the financial services industry. Prior to joining Janney, Vincent served at RBC Wealth Management for 12 years and at Citigroup/Smith Barney for 19 years. He was part of Smith Barney’s Institutional Fixed Income Group and held the prestigious designation of Director’s Council member. While at RBC Wealth Management, Vincent was awarded membership in the President’s Council and had the designation of Portfolio Focus Portfolio Manager.
Vincent manages assets for high net worth individuals and families and works with financial institutions whose assets have ranges from $100 million to $15 billion. He has extensive training in the following areas:
- Wealth Management
- ERISA and 401k Plans
- Charitable Foundations
- Private Wealth Management
- Institutional Equity and Fixed Income Investments and Trading
- Corporate Cash Management
Vincent is a past board member, President and Treasurer of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut, where he was also an active Big Brother for eleven years. He was also a past recipient of United Ways “Community Builder” award and is a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as the Amity Club, a philanthropic based organization. He is an active volunteer with the Benedictines of Jesus of Branford, CT. Vincent was also featured in an article for FA Magazine.
Vincent resides in Madison, Connecticut with his wife, Kristen and their three children, Vincent Jr., Mia, and Dante. He was an active volunteer for both the Madison’s Little League and youth soccer program.
Kathy joined Janney as a Private Client Associate in 2024, bringing over 20 years of banking experience that has established her as a trusted resource for clients. Known for her client-first approach, Kathy is described by colleagues as selfless and collaborative; always prioritizing the needs of clients while working seamlessly within a team.
Kathy holds her bachelor's of science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. She also completed the Connecticut School of Finance & Management Program from the Connecticut Bankers Association.
Kathy grew up on the Connecticut shoreline, where she now resides with her husband, Eric. Together, they are proud parents to three grown children: Liam, Kelsey, and Conor. Liam is married to Juliana and have one daughter, Evelyn.
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.
Laura Medigovich is a Vice President and Senior Financial Planner with Janney Montgomery Scott. Ms. Medigovich, who is based out of Purchase, NY, covers the Firm’s Northern region.
To support Janney’s clients in achieving their financial goals through sound planning, she coaches Janney’s Financial Advisors and their clients through all aspects of financial planning. Her areas of planning knowledge and experience include retirement, insurance, education, business-succession, estate and legacy, and philanthropic.
Ms. Medigovich joined Janney in 2019. Prior to joining the Firm, she was a Vice President, Senior Financial Planner for Wilmington Trust/M&T Bank. There, she was responsible for developing customized wealth-management strategies and financial plans for prominent individuals, families, and business owners. Ms. Medigovich also shared her financial planning experience through a weekly personal finance column in the local Hudson Valley newspaper, the Times-Herald Journal, which she wrote for more than a decade.
Ms. Medigovich has achieved a number of professional certifications, including the Certified Financial Plannerᵀᴹ professional designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She also earned the Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter designations from The American College and the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute for Certified Bankers.
Other industry-focused programs from which Ms. Medigovich has graduated include the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management at The University of Virginia, and the Cannon Trust School, Cannon Institute, at Pepperdine University.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland.
Ms. Medigovich is a leader in her region’s finance community. Her leadership roles include serving as a member of the Board and the Director of Advocacy for the Greater Hudson Valley Financial Planning 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.