Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC

Welcome to my website, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. 

I hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. I have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind  retirement planning, estate planning,  wealth preservation, professional money management, and daily market decisions. Most important, I hope you will see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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Calculators

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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Newsletters

Are Consumers Holding the Keys to a Better Economy?

Consumer spending still accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product, but some government statistics suggest that consumers may have reduced spending drastically in recent years, especially on discretionary items. High unemployment, household debt, and a general lack of confidence can affect consumers' ability and willingness to spend.

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

HOT TOPIC: Why Watch the Employment Situation

Labor reports showed some signs of improvement in the second half of 2011. This article takes a closer look at the official reports that track employment, factors that held back job creation after the recession officially ended, and whether recent gains are enough to spark more robust growth.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

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