
Savage and Associates hired five local college students with northwest Ohio ties to join the advisor internship program this summer.
The program provides formal training, access to mentors, opportunity to acquire professional licenses, and other valuable experiences. Joining the program are the following students:
- Connor Judy – junior from Bowling Green State University; business major specializing in finance; hometown is Monclova, Ohio (top left).
- Paul Latz – junior from The University of Toledo; finance and professional sales major; hometown is Perrysburg, Ohio (top middle).
- Connor McCann – junior from Bowling Green State University; finance and insurance, and risk management dual major; hometown is Sylvania, Ohio (top right).
- Maher Saleh – junior from The University of Toledo; finance and management, and leadership skills dual major; hometown is Toledo, Ohio (lower left).
- Caitlin Tudor – junior from The University of Toledo; finance major; hometown is Kenton, Ohio (lower right).
“Savage is fortunate to have such impressive college students join our team this summer,” stated J.R Toland, president and CEO, Savage. “We’re excited to have these five bright, talented individuals grow with us.”
Along with working to acquire their life and health license, the students will learn some of the basic risk products, meet regularly with industry experts, learn the importance of ensuring clients are well rounded in their portfolio of bank accounts, investments and insurance, as well as progress in several areas to enhance their industry knowledge. The internship program runs through mid-August.
Students interesting in learning about the advisor internship program should contact Liz Harmon, director of recruiting and practice development, at 419-725-7211 or [email protected].

For the sixth consecutive year, Savage and Associates has been named one of the region’s top workplaces by the Toledo Blade. Additionally, J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage, received the superior leadership award for the third time in six years.
Savage and Associates, a financial and insurance services company focused on individuals, families, and businesses, has named Marianne Peters as chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Peters will lead the company’s systems and processes that promote the mission, vision and values, drive efficiency improvements, manage training, and assist with the company’s overall strategy and plan. She previously served as Savage’s director of people and performance, and will continue to report directly to president and chief executive officer, J.R. Toland.


Savage and Associates announced the addition of two associates to the team – both with close ties to northwest Ohio. Lauren Hehl-Myers and Kirby McLoughlin will assist clients with saving, risk management, group health and protecting assets.
Savage and Associates has been named the recipient of the Maumee River Award from the Maumee Chamber of Commerce during their 46th annual Hometown Hero awards banquet.

“We are proud to honor J.R. Toland as a Pacemaker, the criteria for which is ‘outstanding achievement in business or profession and service to The University of Toledo area,’” stated Anne L. Balazs, Ph.D., dean, The University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation. “Mr. Toland joins a long line of distinguished men and women from the Toledo area who are making a difference through their contributions to the community. This award dates back to 1963 and Mr. Toland is another shining example of an ethical and successful leader – a Pacemaker to celebrate!”
Tony Desch, financial advisor
“Savage is delighted to receive this honor for the fifth year in a row,” stated J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage and Associates. “I am so proud of our team of more than 120 associates, across four locations, as they carried on with such dedication and optimism amid the ongoing pandemic. Our continued growth is due to having so many high-caliber, energetic people that simply love serving others.”