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Sims Capital Management has 25 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 30 employees, and 25 perform investment advisory functions. 24 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 18 employees are licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Herbert J. Sims Capital Management invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Herbert J. Sims Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 73% exchange-traded equities, 10% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% high-yield corporate bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Does Herbert J. Sims Capital Management have a minimum investment?","answer":"Yes, Herbert J. Sims Capital Management’s minimum account size for its HJSCM Managed Portfolio Program (MPP) is $50K.","source":"HJSCM WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE-MARCH 31, 2026 FINAL, filed 30 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"Who owns Herbert J. Sims Capital Management?","answer":"Herbert J. Sims Capital Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by William Sims. Its direct owner is Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc. (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 April 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Herbert J. Sims Capital Management get paid?","answer":"Herbert J. Sims Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"How do I contact Herbert J. Sims Capital Management?","answer":"Herbert J. Sims Capital Management’s main office is at 2150 Post Road, Suite 301, Fairfield, CT 06824. Its phone number is 203-418-9000. 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