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SJS Investment Services creates a weekly market update to summarize performance characteristics for major stock and bond indices.
As you look ahead to 2026, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the new financial and tax updates. To make things simpler, we want to highlight the key numbers to keep on your radar this year.
Gold has delivered eye-catching gains in recent years, surging past $4,000 per ounce this year and headlining financial media with talk of safe havens, inflation fears, and geopolitical uncertainty. This performance has increased investor enthusiasm, but history and research suggest caution.
The value of investment markets lies in the unknowable future. No one knows exactly what comes next - despite what some may claim. What we do know, grounded in academic research, is that valuations matter.
Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2025) is the time to review your current healthcare coverage and make changes for the year ahead.
In this Outlook, we share an update on today’s markets and the new “Big Beautiful Bill,” plus stories about our SJS Book Club, new team members, and interns.
As we discussed in our last blog post, Congress passed the long-anticipated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). True to its name, this legislation covers a wide range of tax and financial provisions. And for business owners in particular, the impact is meaningful [1].
While many of us were enjoying fireworks and family time over the July 4th holiday, something else quietly lit up the sky in Washington—Congress passed the long-anticipated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). True to its name, this sweeping piece of legislation covers a wide array of tax and financial provisions designed to impact Americans at nearly every stage of life.
In our Quarterly Outlook, we reflect on 30 years of SJS with a letter from our Founder & CEO, share our latest investment insights, and highlight our continued commitment to community through SJS Cares. Plus, download a copy of our featured SJS Personal Information Organizer, which can serve as a comprehensive record of your essential family, financial, and personal information.
At SJS, we embrace the fact that great work can happen in the office or remotely. With four office locations and team members working across the country, flexibility isn’t just a benefit—it’s a strategic strength.
It’s no secret that the pace of innovation these days is supersonic. We all see the online videos of near-daily rocket launches and miraculous landings. And everyone seems to be asking the same question: how do we discern a good “innovation” from a not-so-good one?
Interest rates don’t always make headlines, but when they do, they tend to shake everything else. That’s because rates sit at the heart of the economy: they influence borrowing costs, savings yields, and business investment.
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.
At SJS Investment Services, we’re always looking for fresh perspectives on wealth and how it impacts families, communities, and future generations. On March 11, we attended an event at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion, Next Generation Philanthropy: Purpose, Not Privilege, featuring a conversation between Kristen Keffeler, author of The Myth of the Silver Spoon and Aly Sterling Philanthropy.
Given recent price drops in US stocks, we wanted to offer our perspective on why maintaining discipline to target allocations may be one of the most important things we can do as investors.
While the returns on your investments are important, so is the safety of your personal information and assets.
To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.
As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This fall, we had the pleasure of working with Isaac Saffold, an intern from Georgetown University. Isaac joined us through a meaningful connection — he was referred by the Georgetown football coach, as SJS Senior Advisor Andrew Schaetzke also played on the team. It’s a great example of how strong relationships open doors and create opportunities.
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 has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2025 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
In this Outlook, we share an update on today’s markets and the new “Big Beautiful Bill,” plus stories about our SJS Book Club, new team members, and interns.
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.
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.
In our Quarterly Outlook, we reflect on 30 years of SJS with a letter from our Founder & CEO, share our latest investment insights, and highlight our continued commitment to community through SJS Cares. Plus, download a copy of our featured SJS Personal Information Organizer, which can serve as a comprehensive record of your essential family, financial, and personal information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are proud to share our new office location in the historic River House building at 115 West Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551!
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.
We would like to welcome Ryan Stoller to the SJS Team! Ryan serves SJS and our clients as an Associate Advisor.
We asked SJS interns Elizabeth Molique and Isabelle Szenderski to write a summary of what they did throughout the summer.
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.
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.
We would like to welcome Robert Schaefer to the SJS Team! As an Advisor, Robby works with both individual and institutional clients.
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.
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.
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.
We would like to welcome Jeff Lewis to the SJS Team! Jeff is an Associate Advisor, working alongside Senior Advisors to serve our clients.
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!
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK 2023 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
The SJS Q3 2023 Outlook includes our insights on gifting and charitable contributions as well as U.S. real estate. We also look forward to Q4 2023.
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SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.
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.
Isn’t this picture magical? It's Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, the small town where I founded SJS over 28 years ago!
In addition to family gifting, many individuals support giving to organizations that aim to help their communities. We highlight some strategies to make the most of your giving dollars.
International Samaritan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is working to break the chains of poverty and improving lives, particularly within garbage dump communities worldwide.
The SJS Mission is to empower you to build a better life. That extends to our teammates, clients, and community members.
Leadership Toledo is an organization that connects individuals with the community, engaging and involving them with initiatives that make the Toledo region a great place to live, work, and enjoy.
The mission of Courageous Community Services is to provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and engaging recreational experiences.
We asked each student to write a summary of what they learned during the internship, which we share here. We thank Kleiston, CJ, Beckham, and Zach for spending their internship with us, and we wish them well going forward!
Further expansion, connection, and exceptional maintenance of existing Metroparks will continue to elevate our region in the eyes of the world and in the hearts of those who call Toledo home.
These are stories of achievement that can only come through caring enough about you, your communities, and the world to give our time, financial support, our passion to offer a helping hand to those in their time of need.
For two graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a 2-3 paragraph summary of what they learned during the week.
Inspired by many clients throughout the years, SJS Team Members are encouraged to “pay it forward“ with their time, talents, and resources to advance the missions of worthy non-profit organizations.
For three graduating high school Seniors who shadowed us recently, we asked each student to write a 2-3 paragraph summary of what they learned during the week.
I love Toledo, Ohio. There are so many great businesses in this area, and the least I can do is to support them. Here is a list of local gifts that I usually consider.
For nonprofits, less than 50% of donations come from the previous year’s donors. Here are 7 ways to potentially inspire more giving to your favorite nonprofit.
Restoring, preserving, protecting: It’s no coincidence that the tenets that I believe make for good environmental strategy also may make for a good financial strategy.
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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]
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 2023 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking
SJS has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2023 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 2023 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty our clients have demonstrated in SJS over the last 28 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine’s 2023 RIA Survey & Ranking is a ranking based on assets under management as of December 31, 2022. 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 2023 using data as of December 31, 2022. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking. Additional information regarding the 2023 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’s RIA Survey & Ranking 2023”. Financial Advisor Magazine, July/August 2023, fa-mag.com.
[2] “2023 RIA Survey & Ranking: Consolidation Crunch Hits Rate Reality”. Eric Rasmussen, 14-Jul-2023, 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.
Word Of The Year? Gratitude!
The SJS word of the year for 2023 is GRATITUDE! Gratitude for our health, families, friends, faith, country, the SJS Team, and most importantly You, our loyal client who trusts us to do what’s in your best interest day-in and day-out.
By Founder & CEO Scott J. Savage.
The SJS word of the year for 2023 is GRATITUDE! Your Team at SJS arrived at the word of the year during an early January huddle, which is a weekly check-in with all of our Team Members that has been a tradition for most of the 27-year history of SJS.
Why Gratitude? As we collectively process the trauma of the past three years triggered by a global pandemic, economic lockdowns, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the death of George Floyd, double-digit inflation, significantly higher interest rates, and the resulting financial market volatility, it seems to us that getting back to basics of being grateful is a prescription that will enable us to move forward in an optimistic way.
Gratitude for our health, families, friends, faith, country, the SJS Team, and most importantly You, our loyal client who trusts us to do what’s in your best interest day-in and day-out. We are so grateful to work with you, your family, and your organization to achieve our purpose: “Empowering You to Build a Better Life.” We do this by providing major money center management experience while maintaining our small-town values and putting you first, all the time, every time.
Accountability – We own the results, and are responsible to help you achieve your goals.
Client-Centric – We seek to understand and put you at the center of all we do.
Collaborative – We win as One.
Forward-Thinking – We are attentive, adaptive, and agile. Change is everywhere.
Giving – We give back to make our world a little better than we found it.
Integrity – Without honesty and high standards, we have nothing.
Servant Leadership – We serve you with confidence and humility, always striving to be better.
Finally, none of this works without old-fashioned hard work. We won’t go home until the day’s tasks are done. Period!
Reflecting on the privilege to work with you, learn from you, and we hope at times to inspire you leaves us feeling grateful.
Thank you,
SJS
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.
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 Rachel Keesey!
We would like to welcome Rachel to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio! Rachel is an Advisor working closely with multi-generational families and individuals.
We would like to welcome Rachel Keesey to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio!
Rachel is an Advisor on the SJS team working closely with multi-generational families and individuals. She specializes in investment strategy and financial plan development to help clients achieve goals. She also plans to contribute to SJS’ efforts that tailor services to women’s segments based on their profession, life-stage, and primary interests.
Rachel joins SJS in 2023 with over 7 years of experience in wealth management. Prior to SJS, Rachel was a Financial Advisor at UBS, where she worked closely with business owners, executives, and families.
She is active in the Toledo community supporting various non-profit organizations including Cherry Street Mission, Metroparks Toledo (Good Natured), and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. She is President of Miami University Alumni Association of Northwest Ohio, a Leadership Toledo alumni, and a member of North Cape Yacht Club and The Toledo Club.
Rachel earned her B.S. degree from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business, majoring in finance and minoring in marketing. After graduating from Miami University, Rachel coached sailing for Sailing Australia in Melbourne, Australia and Larchmont Yacht Club in New York. In addition to competitive sailing, she enjoys downhill skiing, reading, and spending time outdoors. A native of Sylvania, Ohio, Rachel is a proud graduate of St. Ursula Academy and currently resides in Downtown Toledo.
We are very grateful that Rachel decided to join SJS. Please join us in welcoming Rachel to the SJS Team!
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 Research 2022 List Of America's Top RIA Firms
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK Research 2022 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investor Advisor) Firms.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in the Forbes / SHOOK Research 2022 list of America’s Top RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) Firms.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty the SJS team has demonstrated to our wonderful clients over the last 27 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
The Forbes / SHOOK Research 2022 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 36,535 nominations based on thresholds, invited 21,116 firms to complete their online survey, performed 15,342 telephone interviews, conducted 3,250 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 1,357 virtual interviews. Additional information about the list methodology can be found here.[2]
In April 2022, SJS Investment Services responded to an online survey provided by SHOOK Research, providing quantitative and qualitative information including AUM size, AUM growth, typical client relationship size, and minimum account size for new business. Additionally, SJS Investment Services participated in a telephone interview with SHOOK Research in June 2022. 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 And Sources:
[1] “America’s Top RIA Firms 2022”. Sergei Klebnikov & SHOOK Research, 25-Oct-2022, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: America’s Top RIA Firms 2022”. R.J. Shook, 25-Oct-2022, 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.
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 Walter!
We would like to welcome Ryan to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio! Ryan serves as Client Service Associate.
We would like to welcome Ryan Walter to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio! Ryan serves as Client Service Associate, working alongside Jeff Yost and Lisa Denstorff to serve our clients through trading, reporting, account management, and communications with clients and other professionals.
An Ohio native, Ryan grew up in Toledo, graduating from St. John's Jesuit High School in 2005. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Toledo (UT). Ryan began his career at Hileman Associates, working his way up to a Senior Pension Analyst with a primary focus on corporate retirement accounts. His duties included working with trustees, ensuring plan compliance within IRS and DOL regulations, and focusing on business development.
Ryan's interest in investing has flourished over time, with an emphasis on working more closely with families to help them achieve their financial goals. He values working in a culture with a client-first approach and was delighted to join SJS in August 2022.
Outside of work, Ryan loves spending time with his wife Nikki and son Edwin, as well as his two dogs Sherlock and Bilbo. In his free time, Ryan enjoys running, international travel, working on projects around the house, and offering a helping hand to family and friends.
We are very grateful that Ryan decided to join SJS. Please join us in welcoming Ryan to the SJS Team!
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 Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2022 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking
SJS has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2022 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 2022 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty our clients have demonstrated in SJS over the last 27 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine’s 2022 RIA Survey & Ranking is a ranking based on assets under management as of 31-Dec-2021. 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. FA Magazine verifies AUM by reviewing ADV forms. 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. Corporate RIA firms and Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs) are not eligible. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking. 534 RIA firms are included in the 2022 ranking. FA Magazine does not track the number of firms that applied but failed to meet the required criteria. Additional disclosure information regarding the 2022 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’s RIA Survey & Ranking 2022”. Financial Advisor Magazine, July 2022, fa-mag.com.
[2] “Goodbye To All That”. Eric Rasmussen, 15-Jul-2022, fa-mag.com.
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 and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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 Welcomes Austin Grizzell!
We would like to welcome Austin Grizzell to the SJS Team in Scottsdale, Arizona! Austin serves as Associate Advisor.
We would like to welcome Austin Grizzell to the SJS Team in Scottsdale, Arizona! Austin serves as Associate Advisor, working alongside Senior Advisor Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP® to serve our clients, particularly with financial planning, investment analyses, and portfolio management.
Austin brings to SJS a wealth of experience in the financial industry. During his nine years at Vanguard, Austin progressed from a Client Service Specialist to a Senior Financial Planner, helping high net worth families accomplish their financial goals. He has also held various positions at Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, and ACGE, Inc.
A native of Arizona, Austin graduated from Arizona State University in 2013 with bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics. He earned his CFP® certification in 2016.
Outside of SJS, Austin volunteers with the Wounded Warrior Project as well as the Pat Tillman Foundation. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
We feel very grateful that Austin decided to join SJS. Please join us in welcoming Austin to the SJS Team!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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.
Scott Savage Recognized In The Forbes 2022 Ranking Of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott Savage has been recognized in the Forbes 2022 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Ohio, as part of a ranking of wealth advisors within the United States.
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott Savage has been recognized in the Forbes 2022 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Ohio, as part of a ranking of wealth advisors within the United States.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty the SJS Team has demonstrated over the last 26 years,” says Scott.
The Forbes 2022 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes or SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK Research received 34,925 nominations, invited 19,640 advisors to complete their online survey, performed 14,476 telephone interviews, conducted 2,657 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 1,311 Web-based interviews. Additional information about the ranking methodology can be found here.[2]
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, nor participated in any other interviews with Forbes or SHOOK Research, nor is aware of who nominated Scott for the ranking.
If you would like to learn more about how Scott and the SJS team work with families, business owners, and institutions, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information & Sources:
[1] “Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors”. Jason Bisnoff & SHOOK Research, 07-Apr-2022, forbes.com.
[2] “Methodology: Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022“. R.J. Shook, 07-Apr-2022, forbes.com.
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 and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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.
MarketPlus Investing
Video on our MarketPlus Investing philosophy.
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.
MarketPlus Investing® portfolios consist of institutional quality registered investment companies. Investment values will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost.
Statements contained in this video that are not statements of historical fact are intended to be and are forward looking statements. 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. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only.
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.
Who We Are: SJS Vision, Mission, People, & Process
Video on our Vision, Mission, People, & Process.
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 video 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. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only.
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 Welcomes Katie Floyd!
We would like to welcome Katie Floyd to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio! Katie serves as Associate Advisor.
We would like to welcome Katie Floyd to the SJS Team in Sylvania, Ohio! Katie serves as Associate Advisor, working alongside Senior Advisors to serve our clients, particularly with financial planning and investment analyses.
An Ohio native, Katie grew up in Walbridge, graduating from Lake High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where she also received her Master of Accountancy. While at BGSU, Katie was a member of Beta Alpha Psi, a national accounting society.
Katie began her career at PwC Toledo as a Core Assurance Associate, assisting in the financial statement audits of Fortune 500 companies. During her time there, she passed the four-part exam and met the experience requirements in order to receive her Certified Public Account (CPA) license. Following her time at PwC, Katie became a Senior Financial Analyst in the External Reporting Group at Dana Incorporated, helping to create financial statements as well as perform account analyses.
Katie is a lifelong learner, and she wants to help others do better financially. At SJS, Katie serves clients alongside Senior Advisors Kirk Ludwig, Gary Geiger, and Andrew Schaetzke. Additionally, she is helping to improve SJS-designed financial literacy programs, which we use with students who shadow at SJS as well as may use in potential future community involvement initiatives.
Outside of work, Katie loves spending time with her family, particularly her golden retriever Winnie. In her free time, Katie enjoys playing volleyball, going to basketball games for her husband Mike, and travelling around the world.
We feel very grateful that Katie decided to join SJS. Please join us in welcoming Katie to the SJS Team!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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 CNBC's 2021 FA 100 Ranking
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2021 FA 100 Ranking, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.
SJS Investment Services has been recognized in CNBC’s 2021 FA 100 Ranking, an annual ranking of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms within the United States.[1]
“This recognition by CNBC is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty our clients have demonstrated in SJS over the last 26 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
CNBC enlisted data provider AccuPoint Solutions to assist with the ranking of registered investment advisors for the 2021 FA 100 list. The methodology consisted of first analyzing a variety of core data points from AccuPoint Solutions’ database of registered investment advisors. This analysis started with an initial list of 38,302 RIA firms. Through a process, the list was eventually cut to 749 RIAs, with those firms meeting CNBC’s proprietary criteria. (All the data collected from the RIAs was information culled from the firm’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.) CNBC staff sent an email survey to all those firms that met the initial criteria to gather more details, which SJS Investment Services responded to. AccuPoint again applied CNBC’s proprietary weighted categories to further refine and rank the firms, ultimately creating the list of the top 100. The primary data points used in the analysis were reviewed, either as a minimum baseline or within a range, eliminating those firms that did not meet CNBC’s requirements. Once the initial list was compiled, weightings were also applied accordingly. These data points included the advisor’s compliance record, number of years in the business, 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. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking.[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 2021”. CNBC.com Staff, 06-Oct-2021, cnbc.com.
[2] “Here’s how we determine the FA 100 ranking for 2021“. Jim Pavia, 06-Oct-2021, 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 and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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 2021 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking
SJS has been recognized in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2021 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 2021 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Ranking, an annual ranking of independent investment advisory firms within the United States.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty our clients have demonstrated in SJS over the last 26 years,” says SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine’s 2021 RIA Survey & Ranking is a ranking based on assets under management as of 31-Dec-2020. 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. FA Magazine verifies AUM by reviewing ADV forms. 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. Corporate RIA firms and Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs) are not eligible. There is no fee to apply or to secure placement within the ranking. 607 RIA firms are included in the 2021 ranking. FA Magazine does not track the number of firms that applied but failed to meet the required criteria. Additional disclosure information regarding the 2021 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] “The Future Is Now”. Eric Rasmussen, 16-Jul-2021, fa-mag.com.
[2] Additional information regarding the rankings can be found in the 2021 RIA Survey & Ranking PDF: “2021 RIA SURVEY”. Financial Advisor Magazine, July / August 2021, fa-mag.com.
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 and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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.
Congratulations Bobby Adusumilli, CFA!
Congratulations to SJS Investment Services Investment Associate Bobby Adusumilli, who recently earned the CFA Institute’s CFA charter!
Congratulations to SJS Investment Services Investment Associate Bobby Adusumilli, who recently earned the CFA Institute’s CFA charter!
Considered by many as one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession, the CFA charter is meant to signify the commitment to maintaining ethics, professionalism, and analytical rigor by charterholders in the increasingly competitive field of investments.[1] To qualify for the CFA charter, a candidate must pass the three CFA exams that focus on topics relevant to investments professions. Additionally, candidates must have at least 4,000 hours of experience in an investments-related profession, completed in a minimum of 36 months. Once a candidate passes the exams and has the necessary work experience, then the candidate can apply for the CFA charter, needing 2-3 professional references. If approved for the CFA charter, the person must continue abiding by the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Statement as well as pay annual dues to the CFA Institute in order to continue using the CFA designation.[1]
Bobby joins fellow SJS colleagues President Kevin Kelly and Chief Investment Officer Tom Kelly as CFA charterholders. Please join us in saying congratulations to Bobby Adusumilli, CFA!
Important Disclosure Information And Sources:
[1] “CFA Program“. CFA Institute, cfainstitute.org.
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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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.
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.
Scott Savage Recognized In The Forbes 2021 Ranking Of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott Savage has been recognized in the top 10 of the Forbes 2021 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Ohio.
SJS Investment Services Founder & CEO Scott Savage has been recognized in the top 10 of the Forbes 2021 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Ohio, as part of a ranking of wealth advisors within the United States.[1]
“Recognition by one of the financial industry’s most respected publications is humbling, and simply reflective of the faith, commitment, and loyalty the SJS team has demonstrated over the last 25 years,” says Scott.
The Forbes 2021 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes or SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK Research received 32,725 nominations, invited 15,854 advisors to complete their online survey, performed 13,114 telephone interviews, conducted 2,085 in-person interviews at advisors’ location, and conducted 619 Web-based interviews.[2]
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, nor participated in any other interviews with Forbes or SHOOK Research, nor is aware of who nominated Scott for the ranking.
If you would like to learn more about how Scott and the SJS team work with individuals, families, and institutions, please reach out to us. We are always here to listen and assist.
Important Disclosure Information And Sources:
[1] “Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors”. Jason Bisnoff & SHOOK Research, 11-Feb-2021, forbes.com.
[2] “Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Methodology 2021“. R.J. Shook, 11-Feb-2021, forbes.com.
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 and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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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.
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 Molly!
After over two years with the SJS Team, SJS Associate Advisor Molly LaClair has decided to focus full-time on raising her three young children. Please join us in saying thank you Molly!
After over two years with the SJS Team, SJS Associate Advisor Molly LaClair has decided to focus full-time on raising her three young children: William, Lucille, and newly born Poppy.
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 joined SJS in 2018 to help existing and prospective clients through investment portfolio analyses, client presentations, and financial plans.
Molly is both a team and client favorite, known for her reliability, acumen, communication skills, and integrity. Additionally, Molly worked on a wide variety of projects at SJS, including helping to design the new SJS website, working with the SJS Investment Committee, and creating new processes to more effectively and efficiently work with clients. Molly is also just fun to work with and easy to talk to.
We are really grateful to have worked with Molly over the past few years, and to have gotten to know her husband Brad and their children. While we will miss working with her, we are happy that she will get to spend more time with her family. Please join us in saying thank you Molly!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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.
25 Years And Just Getting Started
The reason we exist is YOU, and we were pleased to send each of our clients an American flag as a symbol of our gratitude and our pride in living in the greatest country in the world.
By SJS Founder & CEO Scott Savage.
As the sun sets on an indescribable 2020, we collectively hold our breaths for a successful and rapid rollout of vaccines to combat COVID-19. To sum up, I am awestruck by many of the events of the past year. Public and private leaders leaned into the coronavirus crisis, quickly pivoting to deal with the public health, economic, employment, and financial market disruption that began in February. Legislation, leadership, innovation, agility, emotions, divisiveness, and human fragility were on full display over the past 10 months—a short time that feels like a lifetime. And oh, by the way, SJS celebrated 25 years of business!
The reason we exist is YOU, and we were pleased to send each of our clients an American flag as a symbol of our gratitude and our pride in living in the greatest country in the world.
Your reaction was humbling: notes, calls, texts, emails, and kind words in person made us feel that we “hit the mark” as a way to celebrate 25 years of serving you, in the midst of a pandemic. I have compiled a few themes from your responses that I feel compelled to share:
Practical reactions to receiving the flag
Many of you shared the tired condition of the flag you already owned or the fact that you had never owned a flag and had long intended to buy one. The pictures, stories, and patriotic sentiment jumped out at me, tugging at my deep love for our country. Thank you.
Appreciation for our team at SJS
Your appreciation for the team at SJS was central to many of your kind words. I hear such sentiment often, and never get tired of hearing it repeated. I agree and often am heard saying that I will stack up our team against any team, anywhere, anytime!
Letting us know how long you have been a client
Whether it is a relatively new relationship, or one that goes back decades or even to our beginning in 1995, many of you shared the duration of our relationship and how that has made you feel. I was happy to know that many of you are keeping track!
Personal stories
Thank you for sharing personal stories and SJS moments that you remember and carry in your heart. Your words make me feel that the vision, effort, dedication, hard work, innovation, and bumps along the road that weave the fabric of SJS have been a worthy endeavor thus far—an SJS-spangled banner to call our own.
And we are just getting started! I look to the next 25 years with grounded optimism. There is much to worry about and fear, but there is also much to anticipate and hope for. Your team at SJS is committed to continuing to give you our best each and every day. We are here for you and for your family and friends if you believe we can be of help. As a dear friend reminds me often, onward and upward! Forever may she wave!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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 25th Anniversary: In Gratitude To You
Thank you for all your collaboration, confidence, and trust in us over the past 25 years. Please know the depth of my gratitude is impossible to put into words.
Seems like yesterday, but 34 years ago, I started working in the stock brokerage business. However, I quickly learned that the work expected of me was often at odds with the best interests of my clients, and I didn’t like that very much.
So, 25 years ago, I started SJS Investment Services with the goal of providing people and organizations with a major money center investment experience that embraced a small-town value system that puts our clients first, all the time, every time, right here in Northwest Ohio.
Twenty-five years later, we still love helping people and organizations go where they want to go and leave the legacy they want to leave. The team we have assembled is working hard every day to make good on our promises, and we happily continue to add new clients, often at the introduction from you, our loyal clients!
We feel this is a good time to say: thank you for all your collaboration, confidence, and trust in us over the past 25 years. Please know the depth of my gratitude is impossible to put into words.
With gratitude,
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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 Michael Savage!
After interning at the SJS Arizona office in Spring 2020, Michael Savage has joined our team in Sylvania!
After interning at the SJS Arizona office in Spring 2020, Michael Savage has joined our team in Sylvania!
A Sylvania native, Michael attended Arizona State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Business from the W. P. Carey School of Business. During his time in Arizona, Michael interned for Phoenix Rising F.C., Arizona’s top professional soccer team.
Michael is active in the community and has previously volunteered to helped set up and participate in multiple charitable events including The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Take Steps, and Feed My Starving Children.
Michael is currently pursuing his goal of becoming a Certified Financial Planner®.
In his downtime, he enjoys being with friends and family, watching sports, exercising, and traveling.
Please join us in welcoming Michael to the SJS Team!
Important Disclosure Information:
Hyperlinks to third-party information are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites or other information linked hereto.
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.