Chattanooga Advisor Cody Sims Receives 2026 Award
Financial advisor Cody Sims earns recognition for his industry performance in 2026.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Financial Planning

Five Star Professional named Chattanooga financial advisor Cody Sims a 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager award recipient. Sims is affiliated with Ameriprise Financial.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the performance of local wealth managers who meet specific industry standards. This award distinguishes advisors based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Award recipients are selected based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria. Fewer than 7% of wealth managers in the region successfully met these requirements to earn the designation.
The players
Cody Sims
Cody Sims is a financial advisor with 31 years of experience currently practicing at Ameriprise Financial in Chattanooga.
Five Star Professional
Five Star Professional is a research firm that administers performance-based awards for various professional service industries.
Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial is a diversified financial services company that provides financial planning and asset management products.
The details
Cody Sims brings 31 years of experience in the financial industry to his practice. He currently operates out of the Ameriprise Financial office located at 412 Georgia Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37419.
Timeline
Cody Sims received the Five Star Wealth Manager award in 2026.
Market Dynamics
The selection follows the annual pattern established by the Five Star Wealth Manager award program to recognize regional industry performance. This designation serves as an industry metric for wealth managers navigating shifting macroeconomic cycles and regulatory environments.
Investors can use such designations as one factor when evaluating potential financial advisors for wealth management services. For inquiries regarding specific planning services, Sims can be reached at 423 648-2900.
The takeaway
Selecting a wealth manager often involves reviewing their professional tenure and industry recognitions. Residents should verify that an advisor's specific planning approach aligns with their long-term financial objectives.
Further reading
For more information on local financial services, visit the Chattanooga Financial Planning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.










