History

A Storied Beginning for SJS Investment Services

“Every client has a unique story. Their family, their values, the impact they want to make—it all matters. And we believe helping them navigate life’s complexity with wisdom, clarity, and confidence is one of the most meaningful things we can do.” – Scott Savage

Raised in a goal-oriented family, Toledo native Scott Savage set his sights on the world of finance the minute he discovered that on the opposite side of the sports page was the stock page. He was about 12 years old, and from that point forward, he was hooked. Scott decided at that young age that he would become a stockbroker. And after college, he did just that a few days after graduation.

It didn’t take long before Scott realized that his role of stockbroker was on a collision course with his values and upbringing. As a young boy helping out in his father’s business, he saw how clients were cared for and even saw ways he could do it better in his own company, if he had one someday.

By contrast, the stock brokerage business put him at odds with clients. As Scott says, “I didn’t understand conflict of interest until I was knee-deep in it, and I didn’t like it very much.” He knew there had to be a way that he and his clients could sit on the same side of the table and both win.

He was right. There was a way, and in 1995, Scott started SJS Investment Services. He founded it based on a very simple premise that originated during his childhood, was reinforced during his days as a stockbroker, and has since become part of his DNA: Put others before self. And if there is a phrase that defines SJS Investment Services, that would be the one. It has helped the company choose its team of seasoned financial professionals—people of like heart and mind—and it has helped the company achieve countless milestones of service and growth.

Today, SJS Investment Services is an employee-owned, nationally recognized high-net-worth wealth management firm. Serving both individual and institutional investors, SJS now has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Chicago, Illinois; and Perrysburg, Ohio—in addition to its headquarters in Sylvania, Ohio.

Being there for their clients all the time, every time, is a company promise the SJS team takes very seriously. And architecting their clients’ financial futures is a big responsibility. Nothing about this is easy. But as the wealth management team at SJS Investment Services knows all too well: what worthwhile thing in life ever is?

Times may change and markets may fluctuate, but the unwavering belief to put others first stays steadfast. SJS remains ready to serve individuals, families, and businesses seeking a financial investment firm that has a culture rooted in small-town values and driven by a spirit of service. Contact the team at SJS to schedule a discovery meeting to learn more about all SJS can do for you.