David Varela of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

09/19/2026

I’m pleased to welcome Financial Advisor Todd Phelan to Janney’s Atlanta office. Todd joins from Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nearly 30 years of industry experience and manages more than $125 million in client assets.

Todd joins the established Willett Phelan Myers Rodts Wealth Management Group. His move reflects one of the advantages of Janney: the opportunity to collaborate with an established team while benefiting from the resources, flexibility, and advisor-focused culture to continue growing and serving clients.

If you’re looking for the right partner for your business, let’s connect.

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09/18/2026

Feeling distracted? Learning to be more present can help you slow down and better appreciate the world around you. Read this article for seven simple tips to help you stay grounded in the moment.

Focusing on the present can help you live a more intentional and fulfilling life.

09/17/2026

The Federal Reserve raised overnight interest rates by 0.25%, marking the first major policy action under Chair Kevin Warsh.

Read the full commentary from Janney’s Investment Strategy Group as they examine the Fed’s incremental approach, the outlook for additional rate hikes, and what it could mean for longer-term interest rates.

Kevin Warsh’s FOMC took their first major policy action by raising the target for overnight interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 3.75%-4.00%.

09/14/2026

What could influence markets as we head into the final months of the year? Our latest Investment Perspectives shares timely insights from Janney’s Investment Strategy Group on the economic, fixed income, and market trends investors are watching.

Read the September report here: https://bit.ly/4haKrSJ

09/10/2026

When experienced Financial Advisors consider a new firm, they’re choosing a long-term partner for their clients, their teams, and the businesses they’ve built.

In a Barron’s feature, CEO Tony Miller discusses why advisors are choosing Janney, from the freedom to run their practices their way and ownership of their client relationships to accessible leadership, personalized support, and an equity stake in the firm.

The results speak for themselves: 99% advisor retention over the past year and record recruiting results.

Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4yAqVGy

09/07/2026

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of every worker who shapes our economy and community—happy Labor Day!

08/25/2026

I’m pleased to welcome Financial Advisor Jenna Fiore, First Vice President/Wealth Management, to Janney’s Glastonbury, Connecticut office. Jenna joins from Wells Fargo and manages nearly $150 million in client assets.

I look forward to seeing Jenna grow her practice with the flexibility, personalized support, and advisor-first culture Janney provides.

If you’re considering what’s next for your practice, let’s talk.

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08/18/2026

I’m pleased to welcome Madura Private Wealth Group to Janney in Lake Forest, Illinois, further expanding our presence in Greater Chicago. Led by Financial Advisor Daniel Madura, the team joins us from Wells Fargo and manages nearly $420 million in client assets.

Welcome to Janney!

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08/10/2026

What could shape the next move in markets? Our latest Investment Perspectives shares timely insights from Janney's Investment Strategy Group on the trends influencing investors today.

Read the August report here: https://bit.ly/4goe4AM

08/07/2026

I’m pleased to welcome Financial Advisor De Forest Johnson to Janney in Wilmington, Delaware. Previously with Ameriprise, De Forest joins Chesapeake Wealth Advisor, an established eleven-person team. I'm excited to see him continue serving clients alongside the team with the support of Janney.

If you’re thinking about what the right partner could look like for your business, let’s connect.