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Sims Investment Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$299,055,963

Clients

517

13% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

103

High

Average account size

$578,445

About

Sims Investment Management, LLC provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/employee benefit plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized investment programs and also performs fixed‑fee or hourly consulting on client‑oriented or project work.

Sims builds individualized portfolios using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, charting, cyclical, and statistical methods, drawing on third‑party research, regulatory filings, and market data. Depending on client objectives and risk tolerance, the firm may implement options strategies, short sales, margin, private placements and alternative investments, and can engage a sub‑advisor (SyntheticFi) to implement certain structured or synthetic positions.

The brochure highlights several operational features that distinguish Sims from many peers: it provides a monthly e‑newsletter to clients, discloses written solicitor/referral arrangements (including fee sharing), and maintains a named sub‑advisory relationship for derivative-based implementations. The firm also notes that some representatives are licensed insurance agents, evaluates private placement opportunities for clients on an educational basis, and holds a wholly owned non‑advisory subsidiary (Sims Air, LLC).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for client consulting or project work range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.90% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% $10,000,001+: 0.60%

Project-based

$250 per hour for client consulting or project work.

Other

Fee-only: Management fees charged as percentage of AUM, flat fees, or hourly rates; fees negotiable.

Main office location

Sims Investment Management LLC

3322 Erie Ave., Suite 200

Cincinnati OH 45208, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Louisiana · Minnesota · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · West Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ryan A

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Sims Investment Management LLC

Ryan Atkins is a financial advisor at Sims Investment Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sims since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Atkins is an author who receives royalties from online book retailers and occasional speaking engagements. Sims Investment Management provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios and employs a variety of strategies and tools, managing a high client load across its four-advisor team.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Patrick J

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Sims Investment Management LLC

Patrick Jones is a financial advisor at Sims Investment Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WoJo Creative LLC and Franklin Wealth Management. Sims Investment Management LLC provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios and employs a range of strategies such as options, short sales, and alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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William J

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Sims Investment Management LLC

William Justice is a financial advisor with Sims Investment Management LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Family Financial Partners and several community and educational organizations. He has also been involved with Westerville Area Resource Ministry and youth sports programs. Sims Investment Management provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis and employs various instruments such as options and alternative investments to construct customized portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Michael P

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Sims Investment Management LLC

Michael Perry is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Sims Investment Management LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sims, he worked for the Family Nurturing Center for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Perry manages a multifamily property in Cincinnati, where he also resides. Sims Investment Management LLC provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis and employs a broad range of strategies and tools, managing a high client load relative to its team size.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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Cory S

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Sims Investment Management LLC

Cory Sims is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sims Investment Management LLC in Cincinnati, OH, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He serves on the investment committee of Compassionate Justice, a nonprofit focused on developing Christ-centered communities in Cincinnati’s inner city, and is involved with several other business and advisory roles including nonprofit and real estate development organizations. Sims Investment Management provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, employing a broad range of strategies and tools, and manages a high volume of client relationships relative to its size.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Long-term care insurance
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