Verus is an investment advisory firm based in Seattle, Washington. Established in the year 1986, the firm provides a wide array of services such as investment policy statements, asset allocation studies, investment manager searches, performance evaluation, defined benefit, defined contribution, foundations, endowments, and portfolio management services. The firm caters to a wide range of clients including educational and charitable organizations, corporate, multi-employer and public defined benefit plans, hospitals, and insurance providers. The assets of the firm are managed by the board of directors.