Sage Advisory Services Named 2021 Military Friendly® Employer
September 9, 2020 By Sage Advisory
Austin, Texas (September 9, 2020) – Sage Advisory, an investment management firm, announced that it has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Sage Advisory is one of 240 companies to receive this designation, which is given to organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to the military and veteran community through hiring, retention, compliance and career advancement.
“Transitioning and veteran military share a common set of traits—from leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork to strong work ethics—that make them valuable members of our team,” said Robert Smith, President and Chief Investment Officer at Sage. “We are honored to be recognized for the programs and services we offer to transitioning and veteran military and their families. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone’s differences are welcomed, valued and considered.”
At Sage Advisory, experienced professionals are dedicated to providing clients with investment solutions to meet their unique needs. Veterans comprise about 10 percent of Sage’s workforce. The company also provides benefits for active duty reservists, which includes supplements to military pay during annual military training. Earlier this year, Sage received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, which honors employers for their superior support of National Guard and Reserve employees.
“Veterans bring valuable skills and experience from their military service to the workforce,” noted Andrew S. Poreda, Research Analyst at Sage and an active Navy reservist.” As a transitioning veteran myself, I am proud to be part of a team that supports and recruits from the military talent pool to cultivate future leaders for our organization.”
Programs earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation were evaluated using both public and government data sources with responses from a comprehensive survey completed by the employer.
Since 2003, the Military Friendly® lists have set the standard for organizations to provide the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses. These prestigious lists serve as a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families and are compiled using data sources with continuously improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the help of an independent research firm and proprietary survey information from participating organizations.
The 2021 Military Friendly® Employers list can be found on www.militaryfriendly.com/employers. It is also featured in the December issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine.
About Sage Advisory
Sage is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Austin, TX, that serves the institutional and private client marketplace with traditional fixed-income asset management, ESG-integrated portfolios, global tactical ETF strategies and liability-driven investment solutions. As of June 2020, Sage manages and advises over $14 billion in client assets. For more information, visit www.sageadvisory.com.
About Military Friendly® Employers
The Military Friendly® Employers list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Employers, Spouse, Supplier Diversity and Brands survey from all participating companies. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of employers. Ernst & Young, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, independently evaluated the scoring methodology for the Military Friendly® Employers list using the criteria set forth by VIQTORY. The services performed by EY are limited to advisory procedures and do not provide assurance over the scoring methodology.
About VIQTORY
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran business enterprise (SDVBE) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through G.I. Jobs®, Military Friendly® and Military Spouse. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.