Our Team
After leaving active duty in the United States Navy in 1990, Jim transitioned into the wealth management industry. He started his career as a Financial Advisor in Chicago, working for Merill Lynch, before being selected for field management duties. Jim has managed and led wealth management offices nationwide, working in many different capacities ranging from branch manager in Spartanburg, SC to the Director of Business Development for the Central-West Division of Smith Barney. In 2015, Jim’s performance and career were recognized when he was listed as one of the top 10 branch managers in the industry, by the publication On Wall Street.
This expansive experience gave Jim a comprehensive understanding of how top Financial Advisors and firms care for their clients, manage their assets, and deliver in-depth financial planning. Armed with this advanced knowledge and experience, Jim decided to focus his full attention in the area he found most rewarding: working directly with clients and their families.
In 2020, Jim reconnected with Kenny Wiland. During their discussion, the opportunity presented itself for Jim to join Ken, making for the perfect opening to achieve both his personal and professional goals. Furthermore, Jim and Kenny share a very similar history, with both having worked for Robinson-Humphrey/Smith Barney for most of their careers. So, after ten years of managing the Janney Pittsburgh Branch Complex, Jim elected to join Kenny, and assume the role of team leader when Kenny stepped into retirement in 2022.
In 2023, Jim expanded the team when he welcomed his youngest son, Jimmy, as a Financial Advisor after eight years on active duty as a Marine Corps Officer.
Jim lives in Aiken, just off of Silver Bluff road with his wife of nearly 40 years, Cynthia. Three of their four children and all six grandchildren live nearby, all residing in the Midlands area of South Carolina. An active member of St. Mary Help of Christians, Jim serves on the Parish Finance Committee and School Advisory Board, as well as a member of the Diocese of Charleston Investment Committee. He also maintains his passion for helping veterans, serving as the Chairman of Our Community Salutes Midlands SC Chapter and as a Member of the United States Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) and Carolina Recruiting District Assistance Council. When he isn’t working, Jim enjoys playing golf, taking trips to the coast, and spending quality time with his family.
Jim is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds the title of Accredited Investment Fiduciary.
After over seven years of active-duty service in the Marine Corps, Jimmy made the decision to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in the financial services industry. Driven by a desire to work closely with individuals and families, Jimmy found that a career as a financial advisor was a natural fit. Being a financial advisor also presented a unique opportunity
for Jimmy to replicate the most satisfying aspects of his career as a Marine Corps officer; working directly with people, understanding their goals, and making plans to reach those goals.
What drew Jimmy to Janney is its culture that prioritizes the needs of its clients. This enables Jimmy to create solutions that are unique and tailored to each client’s individual needs. Furthermore, these values align with Jimmy’s unwavering commitment to client success and dedication to putting client’s interests first.
Born outside of Chicago and having lived in various locations throughout the United States, Jimmy always called home the place he lived the longest as a child - South Carolina. When his father joined Kenny Wiland in Aiken, Jimmy seized the opportunity to return to the state that he loved. After starting with Janney in the Columbia SC office, Jimmy formally joined the Wiland-Foley Advisory Group in July 2023.
Jimmy has a particular interest in serving those, like him, who have served, especially veterans and families of veterans. Working with his father, a Navy veteran, is a natural fit for both of their service experiences. Combining an emphasis on financial planning and long-term, “buy and hold” investing, the strategies adopted and proven long ago by the Wiland-Foley Advisory Group, Jimmy is already impacting our clients’ futures. With a brother with special needs, Jimmy also has a particular devotion to those facing the challenges of physical challenges and prolonged illness.
Jimmy holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri and attended Marine Corps Officer Candidate School immediately following graduation. Throughout his military career, he held various roles and served in many different capacities, ranging from Platoon Commander to Aide De Camp to the Commanding General, Marine Forces Cyberspace and Space Command.
Jimmy met Jillian, his future wife, shortly before commissioning in the Marine Corps. They both married in 2018, and are now proud parents to their son, Michael, and two rescue dogs, Colby and Bleu. Jimmy is greatly involved in the veteran community throughout South Carolina. His participation extends to the Marine Corps League and holding the position of Vice President of Legislative Affairs for both the South Carolina State Council of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the South Carolina Veterans Coalition. Jimmy is also a proud member of the Aiken Downtown Rotary Club, where he serves on the Sergeant At Arms Committee. Outside of his professional life, Jimmy likes spending time outdoors, hunting, and enjoying quality time with his family.
As Senior Registered Private Client Assistant, Mary Ann has a very strong relationship with our clients and is responsible for managing the operational and administrative account details. Her experience and industry knowledge make her a valuable and reliable resource to all. Mary Ann is Series 7, 63, 66 registered. She lives in Warrenville with her husband, Michael, and has a daughter, Katie. In her free time, Mary Ann enjoys reading, sports and visiting the beach.
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.
Debra S. Roey joined Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in November 2006, as Janney Retirement Plan Services (JRPS) Manager. JRPS was founded in 1982 to provide Janney’s Corporate Retirement Plan Clients with support in plan design analysis, proposal procurement and review, investment fiduciary services, technical expertise, and problem resolution.
Debra has over 30 years of experience in the Retirement Plan arena. Prior to joining Janney, she served as Regional Director with Union Central Life Retirement and Investment Services. During her tenure, she received numerous sales awards including qualification for the company’s highest society membership. She also served on several corporate committees involved with Strategic Planning and Product Development.
Debra earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Rutgers University.
Greg Drahuschak joined Janney in 1991. He has over 45 years of economic experience and provides daily, weekly, and monthly market commentary, with a particular focus on the equity market, to Janney and our clients.
Prior to joining Janney, he worked as a retail broker with—and eventually transitioned into the research departments of—Butcher & Singer and Wheat First Securities. He was also an instructor at Robert Morris College and the University of Pittsburgh.
Greg has written articles for several newspapers and websites, and has been the featured financial professional on many live radio broadcasts.
He earned his B.A. in fine arts from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as certificates from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and from the New York Institute of Finance.
Jay Guyer serves as Vice President, Senior Financial Planner in Janney Montgomery Scott’s Wealth Planning Department. He focuses on supporting the advanced financial planning efforts for the Firm’s Western region. In his role, Mr. Guyer serves as a resource for Financial Advisors working with complex client-planning needs to assist clients with meeting their goals and objectives. Mr. Guyer is based in Janney’s Pittsburgh, PA office.
Mr. Guyer has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Janney from M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust, where he served as a Senior Financial Planner supporting their Western Pennsylvania and New York branches. Prior to M&T Bank, he spent time as the Director of Financial Planning with Omega Bank in State College, PA. He also served as a Financial Planner with The Vanguard Group.
Mr. Guyer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®). He also holds his Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses and earned the Pennsylvania Life, Accident & Health, Fixed and Variable Annuity licenses. Mr. Guyer received his JD and LLM in Tax Law from Taft Law School and has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Juniata College.
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