HJ Sims joins Investortools dealer network

Investortools has added HJ Sims to its Dealer Network, giving fixed-income clients another liquidity source and tighter trading connectivity inside the Investortools platform. The move is designed to streamline RFQ, execution and allocation workflows for institutional investors and SMA managers.

Why it matters: - The new connection gives fixed-income professionals more dealer access inside a single workflow. - Investortools users can reach HJ Sims without leaving the platform, which can speed up trading and reduce manual steps. - The integration is aimed at institutional investors and separately managed account managers that want more efficient dealer engagement and broader secondary-market visibility.

What happened: - Investortools announced that HJ Sims has joined the Investortools Dealer Network. - The announcement was made Oct. 14, 2026, from Colorado Springs. - The addition expands dealer connectivity and liquidity access for users of the platform.

The details: - HJ Sims brings decades of fixed-income market experience and a client-focused approach to the network. - The firm can now connect with investment managers and trading professionals through the Investortools ecosystem. - Investortools users gain access to HJ Sims as an additional source of liquidity through their existing workflow. - The Perform platform now supports direct access to HJ Sims for dealer engagement. - The integration supports bidding, trade execution, and pre- and post-allocation workflows. - The connection also supports Request for Quote functionality for municipal securities. - Investortools said the dealer network is designed to bring portfolio management, analytics, dealer engagement and trade execution into one environment. - Investortools said the network gives clients a broader view of their secondary market. - HJ Sims Executive Vice President and Head of Trading Labon McCoy said the move helps the firm become more integrated into client workflows while expanding access to liquidity, expertise and client service. - Investortools Senior Vice President and Head of Sales James Morris said the addition gives mutual clients another way to access liquidity and execute trades efficiently.

Between the lines: - The deal reflects a broader push in fixed income toward tighter integration between portfolio tools and execution venues. - Dealers and software platforms are both trying to capture more of the trade lifecycle inside one system. - For HJ Sims, the network could widen distribution without requiring clients to change systems. - For Investortools, adding another established dealer helps strengthen the value of the platform and its network effect.

What's next: - Investortools said it will keep expanding dealer connectivity across the network. - Clients using Investortools can begin accessing HJ Sims through their existing Perform instance. - More information is available at the dealer network page.