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Why SJS
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February 24, 2025
Security
Bobby Adusumilli
Protecting Your Personal Information and ...

While the returns on your investments are important, so is the safety of your personal information and assets.

Protecting Your Personal Information and Financial Assets
January 13, 2025
Financial Planning
Andrew Schaetzke, CFP®
Important Financial Planning Numbers For 2025

To help you financially plan for 2025, we provide this resource with important numbers for the year.

Important Financial Planning Numbers For 2025
January 6, 2025
Investing, Financial Planning
Kirk Ludwig, CFIP, AIF®
The Tale Of Two Curves: What The Yield Curve ...

The yield curve isn’t just an academic concept; it impacts real-life decisions.

The Tale Of Two Curves: What The Yield Curve Means For You
January 6, 2025
Financial Planning
Bobby Adusumilli
Planning Financially For The New Year

As we begin the new year, we have some ideas for concrete actions to start your new year on the right foot, financially.

Planning Financially For The New Year
January 6, 2025
Community Involvement
Scott Savage
What A Difference A Year Makes: SJS Puppy

SJS began sponsoring an Assistance Dog at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Assistance Dogs help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.

What A Difference A Year Makes: SJS Puppy
Thomas Kelly, CFA
March 12, 2020
Financial Planning

Working To Control What You Can

Thomas Kelly, CFA
March 12, 2020
Financial Planning
Working To Control What You Can

We can identify the risks we know of, craft an appropriate plan given those risks, act according to the plan, update the plan using new information, and repeat.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly, Coronavirus, Control What You Can

Thomas Kelly, CFA
February 26, 2020
Financial Planning

Resilience In The Face Of The Coronavirus

Thomas Kelly, CFA
February 26, 2020
Financial Planning
Resilience In The Face Of The Coronavirus

SJS believes in the resilience of people and markets to respond well in the face of new obstacles, with the current coronavirus as no exception.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly, Coronavirus

Thomas Kelly, CFA
February 10, 2020
Financial Planning

Making Sense of the Future: SJS 2020 Capital Markets Expectations

Thomas Kelly, CFA
February 10, 2020
Financial Planning
Making Sense of the Future: SJS 2020 Capital Markets Expectations

SJS uses our Capital Market Expectations to help design a portfolio that is appropriate for you, and to share insights from the SJS Investment Committee.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly, Capital Markets Expectations, Bobby Adusumilli

Scott Savage
February 3, 2020
SJS News

Welcome, Catherine Stanley, to SJS Arizona

Scott Savage
February 3, 2020
SJS News
Welcome, Catherine Stanley, to SJS Arizona

SJS is delighted to welcome Phoenix native Catherine Stanley, who joins our team in Scottsdale as Advisor Support Associate.

Tagged: SJS Team, Catherine Stanley

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
January 29, 2020
Financial Planning

The SECURE Act Shifts The Rules Of Retirement

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
January 29, 2020
Financial Planning
The SECURE Act Shifts The Rules Of Retirement

We’ve highlighted some of the more significant modifications within the SECURE Act that affect your retirement planning.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Jennifer Smiljanich, Individuals & Families, Retirement Planning

Scott Savage
January 21, 2020
SJS News

3 Cheers For 20 Years

Scott Savage
January 21, 2020
SJS News
3 Cheers For 20 Years

We are thankful to have Kevin Kelly, CFA and Meredith Sleet as part of the SJS team, and we look forward to their leadership, guidance, and the sound of their friendly voices for many years to come.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Scott Savage, SJS Team, Meredith Sleet, Kevin Kelly

Scott Savage
January 14, 2020
Investing

You're A Winner (By Design!)

Scott Savage
January 14, 2020
Investing
You're A Winner (By Design!)

Your likelihood of “picking” these individual stock winners in advance out of the pool of 500 stocks, let alone picking all of them, is virtually zero.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Scott Savage, Portfolio Construction, Diversification

Andrew Schaetzke, CFP®
January 3, 2020
Financial Planning

Increased 401(k), 403(b) Contribution Limits In Effect For 2020

Andrew Schaetzke, CFP®
January 3, 2020
Financial Planning
Increased 401(k), 403(b) Contribution Limits In Effect For 2020

The IRS has announced new retirement account contribution guidelines for 2020. Contributing more to your retirement accounts now can lead to a lower tax bill – not to mention more income in retirement.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Retirement Planning, Andrew Schaetzke

Scott Savage
November 1, 2019
Client Service

The "One" Number That Matters Most

Scott Savage
November 1, 2019
Client Service
The "One" Number That Matters Most

It’s the measurement of how many clients stay with SJS from year to year. Known as client retention, for 2018, our number was a humbling 98%.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Scott Savage, Individuals & Families, You Come First

Scott Savage
October 29, 2019
SJS News

SJS Welcomes (Back) Bobby Adusumilli

Scott Savage
October 29, 2019
SJS News
SJS Welcomes (Back) Bobby Adusumilli

Former SJS intern Bobby Adusumilli has returned to SJS. Please join us in warmly welcoming Bobby (back) to SJS!

Tagged: SJS Team, Bobby Adusumilli

Thomas Kelly, CFA
October 22, 2019
Investing

The Price Is Right

Thomas Kelly, CFA
October 22, 2019
Investing
The Price Is Right

When comparing price relative to a standard measure, we can make an educated guess that mutual funds made up of lower-priced stocks may offer an opportunity for a greater return in the future.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly, Value Investing

Scott Savage
October 15, 2019
Financial Planning

When You Call, Use Your "Smart" Phone

Scott Savage
October 15, 2019
Financial Planning
When You Call, Use Your "Smart" Phone

Sometimes, it may be helpful to point to a market force that may be actionable for you or your loved ones. One such market force now? Falling mortgage rates.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Scott Savage, Mortgage

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
July 30, 2019
Financial Planning

What is YOUR Expected Return?

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
July 30, 2019
Financial Planning
What is YOUR Expected Return?

We understand that your investment return has a purpose, that your investments are connected to the people, enterprises, and causes that matter to you.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Jennifer Smiljanich, Fiduciary

Scott Savage
July 22, 2019
Investing

A Fly On The SJS Wall

Scott Savage
July 22, 2019
Investing
A Fly On The SJS Wall

A lot of what you would hear might sound technical and complex, but you also would hear something beyond all that financial talk: our genuine concern for you, your family, and your well-being.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Scott Savage, Portfolio Construction, Individuals & Families

Thomas Kelly, CFA
July 16, 2019
Financial Planning

What Is The Value Of Your Advisor?

Thomas Kelly, CFA
July 16, 2019
Financial Planning
What Is The Value Of Your Advisor?

Studies have shown the estimated value of a financial advisor to be worth 1.6% to 4.1%, annually. SJS strives to implement many of these “value-add” services.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly, Value of Advisor

Scott Savage
June 8, 2019
Financial Planning

Never Fly Solo

Scott Savage
June 8, 2019
Financial Planning
Never Fly Solo

We know a team is only as good as how well its members work together – for you, and for each other. So what are our secrets for achieving success as a team?

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Scott Savage, Teamwork

Scott Savage
June 5, 2019
SJS News

‘MySJS’ Now Available With New Mobile App

Scott Savage
June 5, 2019
SJS News
‘MySJS’ Now Available With New Mobile App

In today’s always-on, information-at-your-fingertips world, we know you may want to check your portfolio on the go. Our new MySJS mobile app lets you do just that.

Tagged: Individuals & Families, MySJS, Mobile App

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
May 28, 2019
Investing

MarketPlus Investing: Choosing Your Target

Jennifer Smiljanich, CFP®
May 28, 2019
Investing
MarketPlus Investing: Choosing Your Target

The mix of stocks and bonds in a portfolio is the factor we believe has the most impact on expected risk and return. We stand ready to review your target with you.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Individuals & Families, Jennifer Smiljanich, Portfolio Construction

Thomas Kelly, CFA
April 11, 2019
Investing

Reap What You Sow

Thomas Kelly, CFA
April 11, 2019
Investing
Reap What You Sow

Investment droughts will arise. Instead of trying to predict when and where ‘rain’ may come, we recommend that you preemptively plant your assets in rich soil.

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Investment Discipline, Individuals & Families, Tom Kelly

Scott Savage
March 25, 2019
Financial Planning

10 Commandments … of Money

Scott Savage
March 25, 2019
Financial Planning
10 Commandments … of Money

It seems like a good time to share one of our most requested SJS features – the 10 Commandments…of Money. We think good advice certainly bears repeating!

Tagged: Suggested Reading, Scott Savage, Investment Discipline, Individuals & Families

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