About Us

Why Choose SJS Investment Services

Since 1995, we’ve been a Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm dedicated to putting your best interests first—delivering personalized, fiduciary-driven investment solutions every step of the way.

We are proud of our reputation as a nationally-recognized wealth management firm with $2.9 billion in assets under management* based in the Toledo, Ohio metropolitan area. We serve individuals, businesses, and organizations located across the United States. 

Our clients’ interests are the main priority for our local financial advisors, and our investment philosophy and service standards are built on this unwavering commitment and fiduciary duty. With an unrelenting passion for excellence, we are set apart by the following principles.

  • Our investment management process, MarketPlus® Investing, serves you throughout the various stages of your life. It is a simple and easy-to-understand process for investing that is founded on science rather than speculation. Our team aims to provide a major money center investment experience to you no matter where you live, where you work or when you need it.

  • You come first. All the time. Every time. It isn’t just a slogan. It’s how we live our lives. SJS was founded on this client-first philosophy.

  • No one person is smarter than the collective whole. When you have one of us working on your side, you have all of us, even if you regularly meet or speak with only one or two team members. We call it bench strength — with an emphasis on strength. We don’t fly solo, and neither do you.

  • Did you know that we can work with other professionals who support and assist you? We can work with your accountant to help streamline your finances and coordinate tax planning. We can work with your estate planning attorney to assist with implementing your estate plan, titling your accounts properly, and correctly naming your beneficiaries.

  • Fee transparency is very important to us. We have been an independent registered investment advisory firm with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since our founding. We charge a fee based on assets under management that is paid directly by our clients.

  • Our team members include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) charterholders. We believe that learning is a constant endeavor that helps us to continue to provide you with the timely advice you need.

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values

Purpose

Empowering You to Build a Better Life

Mission

Peace of Mind

 

Core Values

Integrity – We do the right thing, always. It’s the foundation of earning and keeping your trust.

Client-Centric – You are at the center of every decision we make.

Accountability – Excellence is the standard — personally and organizationally.

Proactive – We anticipate what’s next and take action every day.

Collaborative – Working together as a unified team and with our partners sets us apart.

Giving – Sharing our time, talent, and treasure to help make our communities stronger is a common thread that spans through the fabric of our team.

Servant Leadership – Humbly putting others first is admired and something we celebrate.

 

Meet Your Team

Our team of wealth management professionals and financial advisors in Toledo, Perrysburg, Chicago, and Scottsdale have deep expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared passion for putting your interests first. Each team member is committed to delivering personalized advice and exceptional service. Get to know the people who will guide your financial journey and learn more about their backgrounds, credentials, and how they’ll work together to help you achieve your goals.

 

Scott J. Savage
Founder & CEO*

Kevin Kelly, CFA
President, Chief Compliance Officer*

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
Managing Director, Senior Advisor - Arizona*

Jeff Yost
Managing Director, Client Services Director

Thomas Kelly, CFA
Chief Investment Officer, Senior Advisor*

Meredith Sleet
Executive Assistant

Kirk Ludwig, AIF®
Senior Advisor, Director of Institutional
Investment Management*

Lisa Denstorff
Client Services Manager

Ryan Walter
Client Services Specialist

Katie Cristofoli
Associate Advisor

Katie Floyd
Associate Advisor

Molly LaClair
Associate Advisor

Jeff Lewis
Associate Advisor

Elizabeth Molique
Investment Analyst

Tiffany Wilson
HR Director

Lira
SJS Sponsored Assistance Dog & Mascot

Rae Navarre
Marketing Director

* Investment Committee Member

If you are interested in joining our Team, please see our Careers page.

SJS Cares

Serving communities while serving people is front and center at SJS. And when we work in your community, we give back to your community through programs that better the lives of people, provide educational opportunities for children in need and make towns and cities better places to live. For more information on the communities and organizations we serve, please visit our SJS Cares page.

Schedule a Discovery Meeting

We’re here to help you live the life you love, care for the people you cherish, and achieve your dreams. Reach out today to schedule your complimentary discovery meeting and take the first step toward achieving your financial goals.

Call (800) 434-4406, fill out the form below or visit our Contact page for more information.