- Financial Services Leader • Entrepreneur • Community Advocate
CHARLES SIMS, JR.
MEMPHIS, TN.
Over 35 years of excellence in financial planning, risk management, and dedicated community service across the Memphis region.
ABOUT
Charles Sims, Jr., Memphis, TN.
Charles Sims, Jr. of Memphis, TN., is a respected financial services leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate with deep roots in the Memphis area. As the founder and President/CEO of The Sims Financial Group, Inc., Charles Sims, Jr., has built a legacy of service in financial planning, professional excellence, and civic engagement.
Early Life & Professional Background of Charles Sims Jr.
Charles Sims Jr., Memphis TN., began his journey in the Memphis area, dedicating his life to both professional success and community service. He founded The Sims Financial Group, Inc. in 1988, a firm focused on comprehensive financial planning, insurance, and risk management services. Over decades of practice, he has earned significant recognition within the financial services industry.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Professional Excellence & Achievement
Charles Sims, Jr., Memphis, TN., has extended his leadership beyond business into community boards, civic organizations, and mentorship roles. His commitment to civic life reflects a broader dedication to uplifting others in his hometown.
His philanthropic efforts focus on empowering the next generation and supporting vital community services. He actively provides mentoring and financial literacy training to at-risk youth and new financial service agents. As a benefactor, Charles Sims, Jr. has provided gracious in-kind and monetary support to numerous nonprofit organizations, including:
Leadership in Financial Services
At The Sims Financial Group, Inc. Charles Sims, Jr. has guided clients through retirement planning, insurance strategies, and financial risk mitigation. He has earned prestigious designations and memberships, including Life Member status in The Million Dollar Round Table and membership in the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Financial Planning Association. He was notably the first African American inducted into The John Hancock Financial Network’s Hall of Fame — a landmark recognition in the industry.
The importance of dedication, strategic planning, and belief in one's mission — these are consistent themes from decades of practice that I share with every entrepreneur I mentor.
COMMUNITY
Community Engagement & Leadership
Civic Boards and Professional Associations
Charles Sims, Jr. has served on numerous boards, including the Memphis Black Business Association, First American Bank Advisory Board, Memphis Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, and the April 4th Foundation. He has also been involved with local cultural and educational institutions, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to Memphis’s economic and social development.
Sharing Insights with Growing Entrepreneurs
Through interviews and thought leadership contributions — such as a featured piece on the Greater Memphis Chamber blog. Charles Sims, Jr., has shared practical business growth advice and personal reflections. His guidance underscores the importance of dedication, strategic planning, and belief in one’s mission — consistent themes from decades of practice.
ABOUT
Charles Sims, Jr.
Memphis, TN.
Charles Sims Jr., Memphis, TN., is a respected financial services leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate with deep roots in the Memphis area. As the founder and President/CEO of The Sims Financial Group, Inc., Charles Sims, Jr., has built a legacy of service in financial planning, professional excellence, and civic engagement.
Early Life & Professional Background of Charles Sims Jr.
Charles Sims Jr., Memphis TN., began his journey in the Memphis area, dedicating his life to both professional success and community service. He founded The Sims Financial Group, Inc. in 1988, a firm focused on comprehensive financial planning, insurance, and risk management services. Over decades of practice, he has earned significant recognition within the financial services industry.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Professional Excellence & Achievement
At The Sims Financial Group, Inc. Charles Sims, Jr. has guided clients through retirement planning, insurance strategies, and financial risk mitigation. He has earned prestigious designations and memberships, including Life Member status in The Million Dollar Round Table and membership in the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Financial Planning Association. He was notably the first African American inducted into The John Hancock Financial Network’s Hall of Fame — a landmark recognition in the industry.
Charles Sims, Jr., Memphis, TN., has extended his leadership beyond business into community boards, civic organizations, and mentorship roles. His commitment to civic life reflects a broader dedication to uplifting others in his hometown.
Leadership in Financial Services
At The Sims Financial Group, Inc. Charles Sims, Jr. has guided clients through retirement planning, insurance strategies, and financial risk mitigation. He has earned prestigious designations and memberships, including Life Member status in The Million Dollar Round Table and membership in the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Financial Planning Association. He was notably the first African American inducted into The John Hancock Financial Network’s Hall of Fame — a landmark recognition in the industry.
COMMUNITY
Community Engagement & Leadership
Civic Boards and Professional Associations
Charles Sims, Jr. has served on numerous boards, including the Memphis Black Business Association, First American Bank Advisory Board, Memphis Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, and the April 4th Foundation. He has also been involved with local cultural and educational institutions, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to Memphis’s economic and social development.
Sharing Insights with Growing Entrepreneurs
Through interviews and thought leadership contributions — such as a featured piece on the Greater Memphis Chamber blog. Charles Sims, Jr., has shared practical business growth advice and personal reflections. His guidance underscores the importance of dedication, strategic planning, and belief in one’s mission — consistent themes from decades of practice.
The importance of dedication, strategic planning, and belief in one's mission — these are consistent themes from decades of practice that I share with every entrepreneur I mentor.