HJ Sims, a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm founded in 1935, added two senior bankers and opened new offices in the Midwest and on the West Coast.
Lynn Daly joined HJ Sims as executive vice president in its new Chicago location with more than 30 years of experience working with non-profit organizations in financing. Daly was acting head of senior living investment banking at BB&T Capital Markets, where she managed BB&T’s senior living relationships in the Midwest, facilitating financings of more than $1.3 billion. Prior to BB&T Capital Markets, Daly spearheaded the Catholic Initiative within senior living investment banking for Ziegler, and served as head of Allied Irish Bank’s Midwest region.
“We are so thrilled to welcome Lynn Daly to the HJ Sims family,” Aaron Rulnick, managing principal of HJ Sims, said. “Lynn is a well-respected and nationally recognized thought leader in the senior living sector and the perfect leader to grow our presence in the Midwest and to work with our team as we continue to expand throughout the US. Lynn’s extensive experience as both a senior commercial and investment banker, along with her integrity, deep knowledge and client-centered approach, are vital characteristics and values that will guide our clients and business partners through these challenging times.”
Brady Johnson joined HJ Sims as senior vice president in its new West Coast office in Orange County, CA. Previously with Hunt Real Estate Capital, Johnson was responsible for real estate debt originations for seniors housing and healthcare properties. He helped establish the firm’s seniors housing real estate lending platform, including a proprietary bridge loan program and expansion of the firm’s agency and HUD financing capabilities. Johnson closed the firm’s first Fannie Mae seniors housing loan, followed by its first seniors housing Freddie Mac loan. Prior to joining Hunt, Johnson served as director of seniors housing and healthcare at RED Capital Group and served with GE Capital in various commercial finance roles.
“We are excited to welcome Brady Johnson to the Sims family. Brady will help establish our West Coast presence serving for-profit and non-profit senior living clients. Brady’s broad experience in FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, mezzanine and senior housing finance, and his focus on achieving the best solutions for his clients make him a great asset,” Jeffrey Sands, managing principal of HJ Sims, said.
In late 2019, HJ Sims expanded its private client team, adding an office in Jupiter, FL, housing a three-person advisory team, as well as a senior partner of Sims Energy. HJ Sims’ Puerto Rico private client office moved its Guaynabo headquarters to a larger space in Metro Office Park.
Founded in 1935, HJ Sims is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm, headquartered in Fairfield, CT.
