Janney Montgomery Scott traces its history back to 1832, which makes it one of the oldest financial firms in the US. It's based in Philadelphia and is best known for wealth management, with a smaller investment bank covering areas like healthcare, financial institutions and public finance.
Who it suits
US students, especially those who want to work in Philadelphia or the Mid-Atlantic. Smaller classes and a less crowded applicant pool than New York's big banks. Not a realistic route from the UK.
On the resume
The US basics: GPA if strong, one page, a finance internship with numbers, a leadership role with a result, specific interests. If you're interested in public finance (advising cities and states on raising money), say so, because few applicants do.