HJ Sims Joins Investortools Dealer Network for Enhanced Liquidity Access
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Investortools, a leading provider of fixed-income software solutions, has announced that HJ Sims has joined the Investortools Dealer Network (IDN). This move expands access to dealer connectivity and liquidity for fixed-income professionals, further strengthening the network of dealers available through the IDN. The addition of HJ Sims to the network brings decades of fixed-income market experience and a client-focused approach to the network, providing institutional investors and separately managed account (SMA) managers with more efficient engagement with the market and scalable workflows.
HJ Sims, founded in 1935, is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm with a long history of underwriting tax-exempt bonds, particularly in the senior living sector. The firm has provided more than $34 billion in financing nationwide, underscoring its commitment to the fixed-income market. By joining the Investortools Dealer Network, HJ Sims expands its ability to connect with investment managers and trading professionals, offering them access to an additional source of liquidity through their existing workflow.
The Investortools Dealer Network (IDN) was designed to help investment professionals meet the growing demand for efficiency and connectivity across the fixed-income landscape. By integrating dealers directly within the tools used daily by users, the network provides a unified environment for portfolio management, analytics, dealer engagement, and trade execution. This integration supports a broader view of the secondary market, enabling clients to engage more efficiently with the market and streamline their trading processes.
Labon McCoy, Executive Vice President and Head of Trading at HJ Sims, expressed enthusiasm about the network's expansion.
The integration of HJ Sims into the IDN allows clients to access HJ Sims directly within their Perform instance, bringing dealer engagement closer to the investment decision-making process. This connection supports various workflow functions, including bidding, trade execution, and pre- and post-allocation processes, enabling users to move seamlessly from investment decisions to trade completion without leaving the platform. The connection also supports Request for Quote (RFQ) functionality for municipal securities, helping firms access liquidity more efficiently while streamlining the trading process.
Investortools Senior Vice President and Head of Sales James Morris welcomed HJ Sims to the network, noting that the firm's commitment to client service and market liquidity makes them a valuable addition.
The addition of HJ Sims to the Investortools Dealer Network reflects the company's ongoing commitment to expanding dealer connectivity and providing investment professionals with integrated tools that support more efficient trading and automated workflows. As demand for efficiency and connectivity continues to grow across the fixed-income landscape, investment managers are increasingly seeking solutions that bring together portfolio management, analytics, dealer engagement, and trade execution within a unified environment.
Founded in 1935, HJ Sims is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm with a long history of underwriting tax-exempt bonds, particularly in the senior living sector. The firm has provided more than $34 billion in financing nationwide, underscoring its commitment to the fixed-income market. By joining the Investortools Dealer Network, HJ Sims expands its ability to connect with investment managers and trading professionals, offering them access to an additional source of liquidity through their existing workflow.