Savage News

Savage and Associates is proud to sponsor the Savage 5K on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The event, part of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon weekend, is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Starting and ending on the University of Toledo campus, Savage 5K participants pass such UT landmarks as the Glass Bowl, Student Recreation Center, and Greek Village before crossing the finish line inside the Glass Bowl stadium.

Finishers receive a medal and a commemorative glass mug, and enjoy a post-race party featuring hot food, cold beer, refreshments, massages, and more.

Registration fee is $35 ($40 after March 31). An optional T-shirt is available for $7. Race proceeds help support area nonprofit organizations.

To register for the Savage 5K, click here.

Named #1 Midsize Employer in Northwest Ohio

For the second year in a row, The Blade has ranked Savage & Associates among the Top Workplaces in the Toledo region. And this year, Savage topped the list of midsize companies—those employing 75-299 people. The honors are part of The Blade’s annual Top Workplace survey, which collects feedback from thousands of area employees.

This is the fifth year The Blade has partnered with Energage—a Philadelphia-based employee research and consulting firm—to conduct the workplace survey. Seventy-two Toledo-area companies participated in the competition, each having a requisite 35 or more employees. In all, more than 7,400 respondents scored their employers on factors ranging from leadership to employee engagement.

Savage & Associates has participated in the survey twice, making the Top Workplaces list both times.

“It really is about the culture,” explains J.R. Toland, the company’s president and CEO. “It’s a very positive and supportive work environment.”

In their anonymous survey comments, Savage & Associates employees conveyed similar beliefs about the firm’s culture. Respondents expressed appreciation for leaders who make them feel cared for and valued, and who genuinely model Savage’s vision and values.

“Savage is just different,” says Marianne Peters, director of people and performance. “John Savage, who founded the company with his brother Bob, affected people here in such a positive manner. Twenty-five years after John’s passing, I think everyone wants to keep that culture going for him.”

Preserving John Savage’s legacy culture while also inspiring young employees who never met him presents a bit of a challenge. But throughout the years, says Toland, Savage has never deviated from its basic business philosophy.

“It’s all about relationships and caring about people. That constant will always be there.”

Rain can’t stop Savage and Associates’ staff, business associates, and area public officials from kicking off new headquarters construction.

From left to right: Mark Smigelski, Joel Tschantz, J.R. Toland, Russ Karban, Scott Walsh, and Kelly Savage break ground for the new headquarters.

Savage and Associates held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters on Tuesday, September 19th. Savage advisors, employees, representatives from NAI Harmon Group, local politicians, and the news media gathered on the site of the future headquarters. Government and business leaders spoke about the new building and why Savage and Associates’ continued presence in the community is so important to northwest Ohio.

U.S. Representative Bob Latta joined in to express that having successful businesses like Savage in the area is vital to the continued resurgence of the region. Maumee Mayor Rich Carr added that Savage’s commitment to the community over its 60-year history is what sets the business apart. He noted the Savage Foundation and the more than $1 million it has raised for charity in the community.

Ed Harmon, CEO NAI Harmon Group, spoke about how the partnership between NAI Harmon Group and Savage allowed the project to happen. J.R. Toland, President and CEO of Savage and Associates, wrapped up the festivities by speaking about the success of Savage and how the new building will allow our clients to continue to receive unparalleled service.

The new headquarters will be located between US 23 North and Arrowhead Road, just south of West Dussel Drive. Savage’s 55 advisors and 45 employees are expected to move into the new building in Fall 2018.

Follow along on Facebook and SavageAndAssociates.com for construction updates in the coming months!

Savage & Associates is proud to be honored by the Toledo Blade as one of the Top Workplaces for 2017 in Toledo. The announcement came at the Toledo Blade Top Workplace Award dinner, at the Toledo Club, on January 26, 2017.  This is the first year Savage & Associates participated in the four years the awards have been given by The Blade. Top companies were determined from employee surveys completed by 5,732 participants. The results were overseen by Philadelphia-based WorkplaceDynamics, an employee research and consulting firm. In addition to winning in the Top Workplace for Mid Size Companies category, CEO, JR Toland was also named the top company leader in all of Northwestern Ohio.

Savage & Associates co-founder, Bob Savage attended the awards event and said, “Most of us have known for a long time this is a great place to work, but it is a very significant honor to have the major local newspaper, make it official.” Our President & CEO, JR Toland commented, “Our deepest appreciation goes out to every Savage associate for voting us a Top Workplace in the Greater Toledo Area. It is all of our advisors and employees that make Savage such a great place to work. We work hard to continue on the principals and culture that we were founded on 60 years ago.”

St. Francis High School in Toledo, OH  has a tradition of celebrating athletes and service-oriented successes.  On October 27, 2016, Savage & Associates advisor, Damian Ogrodowski was selected to be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

Inductees are chosen from former athletes who demonstrate leadership and serve as role models for students.  They are nominated by alumni and friends of St. Francis.  Damian was chosen for his service, athletic excellence, and community involvement.

Damian’s daughter Lily was the highlight of the evening, giving an incredible introduction speech for her Dad. Her clear and composed words impressed the crowd of 350.

Among Damian’s accomplishments as an athlete, he is tied for #1 spot all time for total varsity letters at St. Francis. He was a standout student athlete and represented Savage and Associates extremely well.

Savage & Associates sponsored a table for the event and several associates attended along with President and CEO, JR Toland.

Kelly Savage surrounded by her Savage & Associates Co-workers (L to R): Emily Boyle, Megan McNamara, Kelly Savage and Michelle Schroeder

TOLEDO, OH—Advisor Group, one of the largest independent broker-dealer networks in the nation, hosted the 2016 W Forum in Salt Lake City, June 5-7. The event was the firm’s 10^th annual women’s conference to provide educational and networking opportunities, to support female advisors as they grow their financial services practices.  As part of the event, The Community Leadership Award (established in 2013) is presented to a female advisor who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to helping women grow personally, professionally or financially within her community.

This year’s winner is Kelly Savage of Savage & Associates in Toledo, Ohio.  Kelly is a trailblazer—both as a financial advisor and as a role model for young professionals.  Her leadership efforts are well known in the community and with local charities.  Whether it was as a mentor for young women at her high school alma mater, Notre Dame Academy or by promoting the University of Toledo Women’s basketball program, Kelly values the opportunity to share the wisdom and experience she has gained to help other women build a path for success.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides is one of her favorite charity events.  For 6 years she has served in different roles such as: chairperson for their annual fund drive, team captain for participants, event speaker as well a flagship sponsor.

Kelly also serves as tournament head for the Savage Foundation Golf Classic (SFGC) which is recognized as the largest one-day golf fundraisers in Northwest Ohio.  Kelly and her committee hand pick local charities as benefactors for the event. This year, one of the benefactors is The Bethany House, a local battered women’s shelter that provides a long term solution to help women get back on their feet and become contributing members of society.

Advisor Group recognized Kelly during their event and made a donation to Grace Community Center which is one of the charitable organizations she serves.