SJS Investment Services Recognized In CNBC's 2025 FA 100 List
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
“We are truly honored to be recognized by CNBC,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage. “This is a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to helping our clients achieve their financial goals and the trust they place in us.”
CNBC enlisted data provider AccuPoint Solutions to assist with the ranking of registered investment advisors for the 2025 FA 100 list. The methodology consisted of first analyzing a variety of core data points from AccuPoint Solutions’ proprietary database of registered investment advisors. This analysis started with an initial list of 40,563 RIA firms from the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory database. Through a process by CNBC and AccuPoint Solutions, the list was eventually cut to 1,015 RIAs with those firms meeting CNBC’s proprietary criteria.
CNBC staff sent an email survey to all those firms that met the initial criteria to gather more details. SJS completed this survey in July 2025. The CNBC team verified various data with the SEC regulatory database. CNBC and AccuPoint also considered additional information including:
Advisory firm’s regulatory/compliance record
Number of years in the business
Number of certified financial planners
Number of employees
Number of investment advisors registered with the firm
Ratio of investment advisors to total number of employees
Total assets under management
Percentage of discretionary assets under management
Total accounts under management
Number of states where the RIA is registered
Country of domicile.
AccuPoint once again applied CNBC’s proprietary weighted categories to further refine and rank the firms, ultimately creating the list of the top 100 firms. CNBC receives no compensation from placing financial advisory firms on their list. Neither SJS Investment Services nor any of its employees provided any payment to CNBC or AccuPoint in exchange for rankings. Additionally, an advisor’s appearance on this ranking does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm. Further methodology information can be found on the CNBC website.[1][2]
If you would like to learn more about how we work with families, business owners, and organizations, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2025 ranked”. Kate Dore, Kelli Grant, 01-Oct-2025, cnbc.com.
[2] “How we determined CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100 ranking for 2025”. Kelli Grant, 01-Oct-2025, cnbc.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
SJS Investment Services Recognized In The Forbes / SHOOK 2025 List Of America's Top RIA Firms
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) Firms.[1]
“The fourth annual Forbes/SHOOK Top RIA list highlights firms with proven records of safeguarding and growing client wealth,” the publisher writes in its introduction to this year’s Top RIA Firms webpage.[1]
“This honor is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team. As we celebrate 30 years, we remain committed to guiding families and businesses with clarity and purpose,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
As detailed on the methodology webpage, the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA Firms, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. The algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices and approach to working with clients.
Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK Research received 50,063 nominations based on thresholds, invited 28,522 firms to complete their online survey, performed 24,647 telephone interviews, conducted 6,781 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 1,596 virtual interviews. Additional information about the list methodology can be found on the Forbes website.[2]
In April and July 2025, SJS Investment Services responded to an email survey provided by SHOOK Research, providing quantitative information including AUM size, revenue, typical client relationship size, and minimum account size for new business. Neither SJS Investment Services nor any of its employees provided any payment to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for rankings.
If you would like to learn more about how the SJS team works with families, business owners, and institutions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “America’s Top RIA Firms”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 01-Oct-2025, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: America’s Top RIA Firms 2025”. R.J. Shook, 01-Oct-2025, forbes.com.
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market. Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
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One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
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SJS Welcomes Elizabeth Molique to Chicago Office
Elizabeth began working at SJS in August 2025 as an Investment Analyst in the Chicago office, primarily supporting Tom Kelly, SJS’s Chief Investment Officer. Her responsibilities include investment research, portfolio analysis, performance monitoring, and client/advisor support.
Originally from Arizona, Elizabeth interned at SJS' Arizona office in 2024, gaining early exposure to investment research and client service. She also fulfilled roles as a data management intern at a real estate firm in Madrid and as a financial modeling intern at an annuity development company.
She recently graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where she earned a degree in Mathematical Finance and Spanish. While at Trinity, she was a member of the varsity Swim & Dive team, competing in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. She also studied abroad at Universidad Complutense in Madrid.
Elizabeth is passionate about investments and committed to continuous growth in the financial industry. She is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation to deepen her expertise in portfolio management, financial analysis, and ethical investing. She thrives on learning, analyzing markets, and identifying long-term value.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, especially to Spanish-speaking countries, and discovering new cuisines and restaurants. She also has a deep appreciation for art, which was sparked by a class she took at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
SJS Investment Services Recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking
SJS Investment Services has earned recognition in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory firms in the United States.
SJS Investment Services has earned recognition in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory firms in the United States.[1]
“Being acknowledged by one of the industry’s most respected publications is always an honor,” states SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage. “This ongoing recognition reflects the trust and partnership of our clients, the dedication of our team, and the strength of the values we’ve upheld for 30 years.”
The Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine’s 2025 RIA Survey & Ranking ranks firms based on assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2024. FA Magazine organizes firms from largest to smallest according to the AUM reported by those that voluntarily complete and submit their survey by the specified deadline. To qualify for the ranking, firms must be registered investment advisors, file their own ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. The survey does not include hybrid RIAs or corporate RIAs.
SJS completed the survey in April 2025, utilizing data as of December 31, 2024. There is no fee to apply or secure placement within the ranking. For additional information regarding the 2024 RIA Survey & Ranking, please visit the Financial Advisor Magazine website.[1][2]
If you’d like to learn more about how we help families, individuals, and organizations pursue their goals with clarity and confidence, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “FA RIA Survey & Ranking 2025”. Financial Advisor Magazine, July 2025, fa-mag.com.
[2] “2025 RIA Survey & Ranking: AI Wars”. Eric Rasmussen, 11-Jul-2025, fa-mag.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Scott Savage Recognized in Forbes/SHOOK 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking
We’re proud to share that Scott J. Savage, Founder and CEO of SJS Investment Services, has once again been recognized by the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking.
We’re proud to share that Scott J. Savage, Founder and CEO of SJS Investment Services, has once again been recognized by the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking. [1]
“This recognition is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication our entire Team brings every day,” Scott shared. “For nearly three decades, our mission has been to serve with integrity, clarity, and commitment—and this award reinforces the strength of that mission.”
The Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking Methodology, developed by SHOOK Research and published by Forbes, evaluates thousands of advisors across the U.S. through a rigorous process. [2] Candidates are assessed based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including assets under management, revenue trends, service models, and client retention. Notably, portfolio performance is not a factor in the selection process. This year, SHOOK Research reviewed nearly 48,000 nominations, conducted over 27,586 interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually), and selected the top advisors based on a holistic review of their practices.
As part of the selection process, SJS provided data through SHOOK Research’s survey, offering insights into AUM growth, client relationship size, and our firm’s approach to service. Most importantly, neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking.
We’re honored to be included in this group and are deeply grateful to our clients for their continued trust. If you’d like to learn more about how Scott and the SJS Team support families, business owners, and institutions with thoughtful wealth management and fiduciary guidance, we welcome the conversation. Please connect with SJS today!
Important Disclosure Information And Sources:
[1] “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 08-Apr-2025, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2025“. R.J. Shook, 08-Apr-2025, forbes.com.
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
SJS Welcomes Marketing Director
We are thrilled to welcome our new Marketing Director, Rae Navarre, to the SJS team! Rae brings extensive experience in branding and strategic marketing to the firm.
We are thrilled to welcome our new Marketing Director, Rae Navarre, to the SJS team! Rae brings extensive experience in branding and strategic marketing to the firm. She also serves on the Community Involvement and Events Committees, reinforcing her passion for fostering connections and engagement.
A Toledo native, Rae attended St. Ursula Academy before earning her Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Technology from Bowling Green State University. She also studied at the Studio Arts Center International in Florence, Italy—where her true love of coffee began.
With expertise in branding, websites, video, photography, social media, and digital marketing, Rae is passionate about crafting meaningful messages that help brands connect with their audiences. Her dedication to community-driven marketing was evident in her role as Marketing Manager for the Downtown Sylvania Association, where she fostered business collaboration, strengthened branding efforts, and enhanced economic development through strategic branding initiatives and events.
Most recently, Rae worked at Owens Corning as a Creative Project Manager, leading teams to ensure projects stayed on track and within budget. Now, she enjoys collaborating with the SJS team to bring ideas to life and elevate the firm’s brand presence.
Outside of work, Rae enjoys spending time with her family – including her two children and golden retriever, Nelson – exploring the Metroparks, traveling, practicing yoga, reading, going to local coffee shops and playing pickleball.
Letter Of Gratitude & Excitement
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
By SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
For three decades, we've had the privilege of being your trusted partner, empowering you to build a better life. While our fundamental commitment to your financial well-being remains unchanged, the way we pursue that mission today bears little resemblance to our methods of just five years ago, let alone when we first opened our doors in 1995. We're proud of our ability to continuously improve our methods to meet your evolving needs.
This milestone year holds special significance as SJS sees promising developments on the horizon. As market dynamics continue to evolve, we're optimistic about opportunities in emerging asset classes and our access to the best managers in these spaces. Through these new opportunities, we aim to continually build on our MarketPlus® Investing strategy. Our experienced team has successfully guided you through good markets and bad, and we're confident in our ability to navigate the future.
An industry-leading investment approach has always been foundational to SJS, along with meeting your daily needs, all the time, every time. We are selectively growing the team, improving systems, and exploring new technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). Just as the internet, years ago, seemed daunting and changed much, AI also offers efficiencies and enhancements to how we work. At the same time, at the top of my worry list is cybersecurity and threats to our information systems. One of the best ways I believe we can fight this growing threat is to know our clients by name and by voice, which reduces the risk that a bad actor can successfully come between us.
As we celebrate our 30th year, we're particularly excited about strengthening our community engagement, charitable initiatives, and expanding our service offerings for clients and their families. We believe that informed clients make better choices. SJS is dedicated to providing you and your family with the insights and resources needed to not only navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape, but to feel a sense of empowerment and greater purpose while doing so.
I would like to conclude with a personal note. As a pioneer in the registered investment advisory (RIA) industry (yes, that means I am an elder!), I’ve watched with concern as many of my competitors have chosen to sell or merge their firms with private equity-backed organizations. In my opinion, these decisions prioritize shareholder returns over long-term client and employee relationships. While these transitions may maximize a RIA owner’s bank account in the short run, it is my opinion that over time it will come at the cost of client satisfaction and employee dedication - which have been pivotal to building a firm like ours. Let me be clear: this is not the future of SJS. We are steadfastly committed to remaining independent and focused on what matters most - working on the same side of the table as you and supporting our dedicated employees and their families, for generations to come.
Cheers to another 30 years of friendship, growth, innovation, and success. At the end of the day, our goal is your peace of mind.
SJS Team at Brookwood Metropark in Toledo, Ohio.
Important Disclosure Information:
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Statements contained in this article that are not statements of historical fact are intended to be and are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include expressed expectations of future events and the assumptions on which the expressed expectations are based. All forward looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on various expectations and assumptions concerning future events and they are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected.
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Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
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As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Investment Services Recognized In CNBC's 2024 FA 100 List
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
“The faith, commitment, and loyalty you have demonstrated as clients over the last 29 years has made this recognition possible! Thank you!” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
CNBC enlisted data provider AccuPoint Solutions to assist with the ranking of registered investment advisors for the 2024 FA 100 list. The methodology consisted of first analyzing a variety of core data points from AccuPoint Solutions’ proprietary database of registered investment advisors. This analysis started with an initial list of 40,896 RIA firms from the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory database. Through a process by CNBC and AccuPoint Solutions, the list was eventually cut to 903 RIAs with those firms meeting CNBC’s proprietary criteria. CNBC staff sent an email survey to all those firms that met the initial criteria to gather more details. The CNBC team verified that data with the SEC regulatory database. CNBC. CNBC and AccuPoint also considered additional information including the advisory firm’s regulatory/compliance record, number of years in the business, number of certified financial planners, number of employees, number of investment advisors registered with the firm, the ratio of investment advisors to total number of employees, total assets under management, percentage of discretionary assets under management, total accounts under management, number of states where the RIA is registered, and country of domicile. AccuPoint once again applied CNBC’s proprietary weighted categories to further refine and rank the firms, ultimately creating the list of the top 100 firms. CNBC receives no compensation from placing financial advisory firms on their list. Neither SJS Investment Services nor any of its employees provided any payment to CNBC or AccuPoint in exchange for rankings. Additionally, an advisor’s appearance on this ranking does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm. Further methodology information can be found on the CNBC website.[1][2]
If you would like to learn more about how we work with families, business owners, and organizations, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “FA 100: CNBC ranks the top-rated financial advisory firms of 2024”. CNBC.com Staff, 02-Oct-2024, cnbc.com.
[2] “Here’s how we determine the FA 100 ranking for 2024“. CNBC.com Staff, 02-Oct-2024, cnbc.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
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SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Investment Services Recognized In The Forbes / SHOOK 2024 List Of America's Top RIA Firms
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) Firms.[1]
“The faith, commitment, and loyalty you have demonstrated as clients over the last 29 years has made this recognition possible! Thank you!” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
In its introduction to this year’s Top RIA Firms webpage, the publisher affirmed, “The third annual Forbes/Shook Top RIA list highlights firms that have strong track records when it comes to stewarding client wealth and preserving it for the long term.”[1]
As detailed on the methodology webpage, the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA Firms, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. The algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK Research received 46,212 nominations based on thresholds, invited 25,103 firms to complete their online survey, performed 21,417 telephone interviews, conducted 5,246 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 1,545 virtual interviews. Additional information about the ranking methodology can be found on the Forbes website.[2]
In May 2024 and August 2024, SJS Investment Services responded to an email survey provided by SHOOK Research, providing quantitative information including AUM size, revenue, typical client relationship size, and minimum account size for new business. Neither SJS Investment Services nor any of its employees provided any payment to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for rankings.
If you would like to learn more about how the SJS Team works with families, business owners, and institutions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “America’s Top RIA Firms”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 08-Oct-2024, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: America’s Top RIA Firms 2024“. R.J. Shook, 08-Oct-2024, forbes.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
New SJS Perrysburg, Ohio Office!
We are proud to share our new office location in the historic River House building at 115 West Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551!
We are proud to share our new office location in the historic River House building at 115 West Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551!
We are excited to offer a second location in Northwest Ohio, aimed at providing more convenience for our clients in the Perrysburg area and beyond.
SJS was founded in 1995 with a mission to provide a major money center management experience while maintaining small town values and putting the client first, all the time, every time. Each of our offices in Sylvania, Chicago, Scottsdale, and Perrysburg help us to better serve our clients and connect with our communities.
We are looking forward to hosting meetings with a scenic view of the Maumee River, and encourage you to explore the shops and restaurants when you stop by for a visit!
Important Disclosure Information:
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Welcomes Ryan Stoller!
We would like to welcome Ryan Stoller to the SJS Team! Ryan serves SJS and our clients as an Associate Advisor.
We would like to welcome Ryan Stoller to the SJS Team!
Ryan serves SJS and our clients as an Associate Advisor. Growing up as the son of a poultry farmer in the small town of Van Wert, Ohio, Ryan developed a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to client service. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lourdes University, with minors in Psychology and Theology, while also playing baseball for the Grey Wolves.
Before joining SJS, Ryan worked as a financial advisor in Van Wert, Ohio. After marrying, he moved back to Toledo, where he taught at Perrysburg Schools as an intervention specialist. However, his passion for finance and helping clients led him back to the financial advising industry. Ryan joined SJS in August 2024 and is eager to continue growing within the industry.
In his free time, Ryan is active in his local church, where he leads multiple men’s groups and serves in the youth group. He also enjoys exploring Toledo’s Metroparks, playing pickleball with friends, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
We are really grateful that Ryan decided to join our Team - please join us in welcoming Ryan!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
Thank You Elizabeth Molique & Isabelle Szenderski!
We asked SJS interns Elizabeth Molique and Isabelle Szenderski to write a summary of what they did throughout the summer.
This summer, we had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Molique and Isabelle Szenderski during their internships with us. We asked each of them to write a summary of what they did throughout the summer. We really enjoyed getting to know Elizabeth and Isabelle, value all of their contributions to improving SJS, and wish them all the best going forward!
Elizabeth Molique
During my summer internship, I had the opportunity to engage in a variety of impactful projects. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work at SJS. Collaborating with my colleagues in the Scottsdale office and beyond was an enriching experience, and I’m grateful for the valuable lessons and insights gained throughout this journey.
Client cash flow and investment planning: Developed and updated client cash flow simulations, portfolios, and retirement plans using eMoney and Morningstar. Actively participated in client meetings to discuss and refine these plans.
Portfolio optimization: Conducted detailed reviews of client portfolios to identify and recommend enhancements for potential improved performance and alignment with financial goals.
Development of financial literacy resources: Designed and produced detailed financial literacy materials for internal and external audiences. These included documents on strategic charitable giving (e.g., donor advised funds, qualified required minimum distributions), student loan forgiveness regulations, comprehensive financial literacy presentations, and fact sheets about portfolio funds for institutional clients.
Investment research and analysis: Executed comprehensive research on prospective investments by evaluating Morningstar data, financial ratios, 10-K reports, and expert analyses, providing valuable insights to support strategic investment decisions.
Internal data management: Updated and managed internal spreadsheets related to net assets and trust files for SJS, ensuring precise and current data maintenance.
Professional development: Engaged in a series of webinars to deepen my industry knowledge, including Charles Schwab Market Talks, Charles Schwab Women in Wealth, AQR Diversifying Strategies Fund Feature, Dimensional Webinars, Avantis Behavioral Finance Webinar, among others.
Isabelle Szenderski
I am truly grateful for the opportunity I have been given to be a summer intern with SJS. I learned what it means to work with an empowering team that values each employee in the company and in return creates a strong connection with clients as “You come first. All the time. Every time.” is an essential part of the mission at SJS. Throughout my internship I had the privilege of engaging in a multitude of marketing projects. In addition I was able to learn the importance of investing and financial literacy as to further my knowledge and expand my career opportunities.
In my internship I had the pleasure of working on a variety of impactful projects:
Website updates: Strategized recommendations and implemented changes to improve the SJS website, with the goal of enhancing client and prospective client engagement.
Social media advancement: Researched and developed a strategy to enhance the SJS social media presence to promote company awareness, including executing a content and posting schedule for LinkedIn.
Client delivery enhancements: Collaborated on updating client presentation templates and financial documents to aid in client meetings.
SJS history research and timeline creation: Conducted internal research to create a historical timeline to be added to the SJS website, to better connect with clients and prospective clients.
SJS swag: Worked with local companies to design new SJS branded materials such as water bottles, golf polos, hats, and sweatshirts.
Assisting in planning events: Helped organize SJS client events as well as the first inaugural family parking lot party.
Professional development: Gained proficiency in financial literacy from SJS team members and participated in client meetings to enhance understanding.
Important Disclosure Information:
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Statements contained in this article that are not statements of historical fact are intended to be and are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include expressed expectations of future events and the assumptions on which the expressed expectations are based. All forward looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on various expectations and assumptions concerning future events and they are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Investment Services Recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.[1]
“Thank you, Financial Advisor Magazine, for recognizing SJS Investment Services again this year in the RIA ranking. It is a true honor and speaks loudly to the care we deliver to our clients, as well as their continued faith and trust in our firm, in our MarketPlus® Investing process, and in our Team,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine’s 2024 RIA Survey & Ranking is a ranking based on assets under management as of December 31, 2023. FA Magazine orders firms from largest to smallest, based on AUM reported by firms that voluntarily complete and submit FA Magazine’s survey by the given deadline. To be eligible for the ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisors and file their own ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. The survey did not apply to hybrid RIAs and corporate RIAs. SJS completed the survey in April 2024 using data as of December 31, 2023. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking. Additional information regarding the 2024 RIA Survey & Ranking can be found on the Financial Advisor Magazine website.[1][2]
If you would like to learn more about how we work with families and organizations, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “FA RIA Survey & Ranking 2024”. Financial Advisor Magazine, July 2024, fa-mag.com.
[2] “2024 RIA Survey & Ranking: RIAs Confront Their Own Success”. Eric Rasmussen, 12-Jul-2024, fa-mag.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
40 Years Of Trust
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
By Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
What is life but a series of transitions?
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled. You have traveled it with me, perhaps for many years. Have I thanked you lately for that early trust? Well, a thank you may be overdue.
Like so many young professionals, I was eager to build a career 40 years ago and provide for my family by taking care of my growing list of clients. And by "taking care," I mean advising. After all, my title was financial advisor.
Along the way, a few wise mentors taught me to listen first. I took their advice, and with every client, I translated what I heard into investment strategies. How many days and nights did I worry as the market rose and fell and rose again? I spent countless hours rebalancing assets and optimizing investment portfolios as the opportunities presented themselves.
For many years, I thought that my only role was to make sure that clients were compensated for the risks they were taking. It was a high-stakes game I took very seriously, just as we do now. It took years for me to realize how much more there was to this career as a financial advisor and the real value of that role. The time I spent talking with clients, learning about their families and businesses, and helping them navigate the milestones became the most meaningful hours of my day. Especially when we could work through those big and bigger life and business events that come with uncertainty. These meetings became welcome breaks from the unending undulations of the Dow.
As SJS grew, we built a team to manage the investments and all that goes with them. I found myself in the room among very smart people. That allowed me to spend more and more time helping long-time clients I had come to know as they navigated their lives. We had a shared history and earned trust. I steadily listened even more and talked even less as conversations went well beyond seeking to understand financial goals. They moved to deeper conversations about what’s really important in life. I heard countless times, "You’re the only person I can talk to about this." When I say it is my honor, I mean it.
My clients taught me that being an advisor was more about trust than it was about advising. "Adding value," which has always been our company’s mantra, began to manifest through more than just the investment performance. It came through being a trusted advisor.
Life does not stand still, and over the last 10-plus years, "adding value" has transitioned to "adding meaning." Today, when I advise people and institutions, the focus is on family or institutional dynamics, health challenges, life and death, family office issues, philanthropy, and legacy. These are topics that occupy bigger and bigger parts of my day. Many times, the issues are messy and filled with difficult dynamics, ambiguity, and complexity. They are puzzles of intense meaning that ignite a fire in me - a fire to solve, or resolve.
Here I am, 40 years into this career, and I still love my job. It has transitioned from advising about finances to helping people discover and frame their legacy, and, ultimately, what their life is all about. It is an experience that truly goes beyond words.
As I get ready for the next day of my life, I know more transitions are in store. I have a feeling that as I continue to help families and institutions, trust and meaning will remain a part of the mix. So will gratitude.
Thank you for 40 years and your gift of trust.
SJS 20-Year Club: Kirk Ludwig, Kevin Kelly, Meredith Sleet, Scott J. Savage, Jeff Yost.
Important Disclosure Information:
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Statements contained in this article that are not statements of historical fact are intended to be and are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include expressed expectations of future events and the assumptions on which the expressed expectations are based. All forward looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on various expectations and assumptions concerning future events and they are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected.
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Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
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As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
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SJS Welcomes Robert Schaefer!
We would like to welcome Robert Schaefer to the SJS Team! As an Advisor, Robby works with both individual and institutional clients.
We would like to welcome Robby Schaefer to the SJS Team!
As an Advisor, Robby brings a wealth of experience to SJS, where he works with both individual and institutional clients. Since starting his career in the investment services industry in 2011, Robby has experience in various roles, including advisor, trust officer, and entrepreneur. Most recently, he founded and operated his own advisory practice before joining SJS. Prior to that, he served private wealth clients at U.S. Bank and Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), Robby has expertise in guiding clients through their financial journeys. He holds an MBA from the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business and a bachelor's degree in finance from the Miami University Farmer School of Business.
Robby is actively involved in his community. He graduated from the Rocky River Citizen Police Academy, is a member of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers with Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland.
Originally from Sylvania, Robby now calls Rocky River, OH home, where he lives with his wife Kelcie and their children Cici and J.R. His deep roots in Northern Ohio enable him to serve clients across the region and beyond effectively.
Outside of work, Robby enjoys starting his day with pickup basketball or cycling and cherishes evenings spent with his family and friends.
We are really grateful that Robby decided to join our Team - please join us in welcoming Robby!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
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SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
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As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
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Scott Savage Recognized In The Forbes / SHOOK 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Ohio ranking, as part of a ranking of wealth advisors within the United States.
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking, as part of a ranking of wealth advisors within the United States.[1]
“This recognition is affirming to our Team, and we attribute this to the faith, commitment, and loyalty that our clients have demonstrated to SJS over the last 28 years,” says Scott.
As detailed in the ranking methodology, the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, “is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria learned through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management. The algorithm additionally weighs factors such as service models, compliance records and industry experience, and focuses on those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients.”[2] Advisors have a minimum of seven years experience. Portfolio performance is not a criterion. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive a fee in exchange for rankings.[2] SHOOK Research received 44,990 nominations, invited 23,876 advisors to complete their online survey, performed 20,412 telephone interviews, conducted 4,926 in-person interviews at advisors’ locations, and conducted 1,507 virtual interviews. Additional information about the ranking methodology can be found here.[2]
In August 2023, SJS Investment Services responded to an email survey provided by SHOOK Research, providing quantitative information including AUM size, AUM growth, typical client relationship size, and minimum account size for new business. Neither Scott Savage nor any other employees of SJS Investment Services provided any payment to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for rankings.
If you would like to learn more about how Scott and the SJS Team work with families, business owners, and institutions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 03-Apr-2024, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024”. R.J. Shook, 03-Apr-2024, forbes.com.
There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against a loss in a declining market.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. SJS Investment Services does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your legal or tax professionals for specific advice.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
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SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
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To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Welcomes Jeff Lewis!
We would like to welcome Jeff Lewis to the SJS Team! Jeff is an Associate Advisor, working alongside Senior Advisors to serve our clients.
We would like to welcome Jeff Lewis to the SJS Team!
Jeff is an Associate Advisor, working alongside Senior Advisors to serve our clients, particularly with financial planning and investment analyses. Additionally, Jeff will be helping with business consultation and strategic planning for our non-profit and small business clients.
Originally from Texas, Jeff grew up outside of the Houston area. He spent two years as a starting pitcher on the baseball team at Howard Junior College in West Texas before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston. Jeff also received a Master of Science in Theological Studies from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. In 2018, Jeff obtained his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Jeff spent the past 15 years in Colorado as an executive leader in the non-profit sector. He was the Executive Director for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado. Jeff helped to grow the organization through strategic planning, financial development, fundraising, and capital improvements.
Jeff, his wife, and four children recently moved to Ohio to be closer to family. He enjoys dinners out with his wife, playing golf and baseball with his boys, and spending quality time with his identical twin girls.
We are really grateful that Jeff decided to join our Team. Please join us in welcoming Jeff!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
Welcome (Back) Molly LaClair!
Most recently part of the SJS Team from 2018 to 2021, we are thrilled to say that Molly LaClair has decided to re-join the SJS Team as an Associate Advisor!
Most recently part of the SJS Team from 2018 to 2021, we are thrilled to say that Molly LaClair has decided to re-join the SJS Team as an Associate Advisor!
A Northwest Ohio native, Molly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University, as well as her MBA from the University of Toledo. After spending several years as a project analyst and process improvement specialist with ProMedica, Molly initially joined SJS in 2018 to help existing and prospective clients through investment portfolio analyses, client presentations, and financial plans. Most recently, Molly obtained her Ohio Real Estate Salesperson license in 2023.
Molly is both a team and client favorite, known for her reliability, acumen, communication skills, and integrity. Molly will be working closely with the Senior Advisors at SJS to serve our clients, with an emphasis on financial planning and client presentations.
When she’s not at SJS, Molly enjoys spending time with her family – especially her three young children – visiting the area metroparks and neighborhood parks in Perrysburg, where her family resides.
We are really grateful to be working with Molly again. Please join us in welcoming back Molly!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Q1 2025 Outlook includes a market update, team highlights, SJS book club insights and important information on the social security fairness act.
The SJS Annual Report provides updates on the SJS Team, MarketPlus Investing®, SJS purpose, mission, & values, multi-family office services, and SJS community involvement.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
Stepping into 2025, SJS is filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate our 30th year serving you, our valued clients.
This Outlook includes a letter from Scott J. Savage on gratitude and excitement, what the yield curve means for you, planning financially for the new year, SJS puppy, and looking forward to Q1 2025.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2024 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the USA.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2024 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
Every four years, we get the same question (whether you have asked it, or you are thinking it) – how will the election affect my portfolio?
As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
This Outlook includes our discussion of election time, financial to-dos before the end of the year, new SJS Perrysburg office, SJS Team updates, and looking forward to Q4 2024.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.
As I approach my 40th anniversary as a financial advisor, I can't help but look back on the road I've traveled.
While people commonly hold their cash within checking and savings accounts, we want to highlight three short-term, interest-bearing investments that can be held within your investment account.
This Outlook includes Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage’s gratitude for your 40 years of trust, how you can earn more interest on your cash, welcoming new SJS Team members, and looking forward to Q3 2024.
For five graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the week.
One of The Ability Center’s services is the Assistance Dog training program, which helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
When working with investment managers, we want them to share that same client-first philosophy and sit on the same side of the table with us.
We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
The Outlook includes our evolving MarketPlus® Investing philosophy by standing on the shoulders of giants, and ways to help protect your personal information and financial assets. We also highlight The Ability Center and look forward to Q2 2024.
SRDAX is a shining example of the value alternatives can bring to traditional stock and bond strategies.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
The SJS Q4 2023 Outlook includes our insights on small town values, MarketPlus® Investing, and planning financially for the new year. We also highlight new SJS Team members and look forward to Q1 2024.
To help you financially plan for 2024, we provide this resource with important numbers for the upcoming year.
SJS Investment Services Recognized In The Forbes / SHOOK 2023 List Of America's Top RIA Firms
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2023 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2023 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) Firms.[1]
“This recognition is affirming to our Team, and we attribute this to the faith, commitment, and loyalty that our clients have demonstrated to SJS over the last 28 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
In the introduction to this year’s Top RIA Firms webpage, the authors affirmed, “All of the RIAs on Forbes list have strong pedigrees when it comes to providing a steady hand for clients and preserving their wealth over the long term.”[1]
As detailed on the methodology webpage, the Forbes / SHOOK 2023 list of America’s Top RIA Firms, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. The algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK Research received 42,643 nominations based on thresholds, invited 23,100 firms to complete their online survey, performed 18,417 telephone interviews, conducted 4,281 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 1,487 virtual interviews. Additional information about the ranking methodology can be found on the Forbes website.[1][2]
In April 2023 and August 2023, SJS Investment Services responded to an email survey provided by SHOOK Research, providing quantitative information including assets under management, revenue, typical client relationship size, and minimum account size for new business. Neither SJS Investment Services nor any of its employees provided any payment to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for rankings.
If you would like to learn more about how the SJS team works with families, business owners, and institutions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “America’s Top RIA Firms”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 10-Oct-2023, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: America’s Top RIA Firms 2023”. R.J. Shook, 10-Oct-2023, forbes.com.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
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SJS Investment Services Recognized In CNBC's 2023 FA 100 List
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2023 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2023 FA 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
“This recognition is affirming to our Team, and we attribute this to the faith, commitment, and loyalty that our clients have demonstrated to SJS over the last 28 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
CNBC enlisted data provider AccuPoint Solutions to assist with the ranking of registered investment advisors for the 2023 FA 100 list. The methodology consisted of first analyzing a variety of core data points from AccuPoint Solutions’ proprietary database of registered investment advisors. This analysis started with an initial list of 40,646 RIA firms from the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory database. Through a process by CNBC and AccuPoint Solutions, the list was eventually cut to 812 RIAs with those firms meeting CNBC’s proprietary criteria. CNBC staff sent an email survey to all those firms that met the initial criteria to gather more details. The CNBC team verified that data with the SEC regulatory database. CNBC and AccuPoint also considered additional information including total assets under management (AUM), years in business, accounts under management, regulatory / compliance record, number of certified financial planners, number of employees, number of investment advisors registered with the firm, the ratio of investment advisors to total number of employees, percentage of discretionary assets under management, and number of states where the RIA is registered. AccuPoint once again applied CNBC’s proprietary weighted categories to further refine and rank the firms, ultimately creating the list of the top 100 firms. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking. Additionally, an advisor’s appearance on this ranking does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm. Further methodology information can be found on the CNBC website.[1][2]
If you would like to learn more about how we work with families and organizations, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “FA 100: CNBC ranks the top-rated financial advisory firms of 2023”. CNBC.com Staff, 12-Sep-2023, cnbc.com.
[2] “Here’s how we determine the FA 100 ranking for 2023“. CNBC.com Staff, 12-Sep-2023, cnbc.com.
Advisory services are provided by SJS Investment Services, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with the SEC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience.
Suggested Reading
SJS Investment Services is proud to be #11 on CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor (FA) 100 list, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
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As we approach the end of the year, we want to highlight some important financial items to review before the new year.
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We want to emphasize some best practices that can help us work together to ensure your information and assets remain safe.
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