Florence, SC Office

Jason Thompson is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Florence, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 20 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

John Chase Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. He has worked with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a finance committee member at Central United Methodist Church in Florence, SC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Virginia Allen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Allen has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable and municipal organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Phillip Hobbs is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at State Farm Investment Management Corp and several insurance agencies. Hobbs also served three years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients—including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities—and offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Jessica Hill is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Janney since 2018 and previously held roles at FirstBancorp and Infinex Investments. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Wayne Howle is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Florence, SC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James Financial, and Wachovia Securities. He serves as a ruling elder and committee chair at Darlington Presbyterian Church. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It offers a broad range of services to individuals, families, trusts, corporate sponsors, and municipal clients through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management and provides custody and trustee services uncommon among large advisers.

Edward Reames is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and wrap/advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.