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Sharon Davis-Edwards

Sharon Davis-Edwards

President/CEO and Employee
Benefits Counselor at
S.J. Edwards, Inc.

Sharon Davis-Edwards, is the President and CEO of S.J. Edwards, Inc., a Merrick based company she founded in 2005. She has more than 30 years of experience in Insurance, Financial Services and Employee Benefits. Since starting her career in the 1980’s she has held numerous sales, recruiting and management positions with John Hancock, Aetna (now VOYA Financial), E.G. Bowman, Inc. and Benefits Planning Corporation.
Her success can be attributed to her ability to help families prepare for and protect their financial future. Sharon also helps corporations design Employee Benefit plans and programs that meet their needs. Sharon and her team are known for their long-term relationships with many clients, who appreciate their honesty, integrity, and quality customer service. Her motto is “We don’t have clients, we have friends”.
A true professional, Sharon holds licenses in life insurance and health insurance and has successfully completed the FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 examinations.
Sharon has been acknowledged for her work by 100 Black Men of Long Island, TD Bank, The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, Long Island Power Women in Business and Long Island Business News. She has been interviewed by Long Island Business News, Newsday and is in the Hall of Fame for the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Long Island. She has appeared on Channel 7’s “Here and Now” with Sandra Bookman and currently serves as 2 nd Vice President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. Her passion is to give back by mentoring and supporting new businesses and entrepreneurs. She truly believes that “When you help others you help yourself”.
Miscellaneous:

• 2023 Featured guest on Channel 7 “Here and Now” with Sandra Bookman
• 2022 Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce “Outstanding Small Businessperson Of the Year”
• The 2022 Premier Business Women of Long Island
• Chairperson of Nassau Community College Business Leaders Council
• 2018 Recipient of the Long Island Business News “Top 50 Most Influential Business Women Hall of Fame” Award
• 2015 Recipient of the Long Island Business News “Top 50 Most Influential Business Women” Award
• 2015 Featured guest on Channel 7 “Here and Now” with Sandra Bookman
• 2014 Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce “Outstanding Small Businessperson Of the Year”
• 2013 Recipient of the Long Island Business News “Top 50 Most Influential Business Women” Award
• Vice President Emeritus of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
• Certified MWBE (Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise)
• Certified for (SHOP) Small Business Health Options Plan and Affordable Care Act enrollments
• “Business On The Menu” Newsday article February 21, 2014
• “People On The Move” Newsday July 31, 2014
• “Small Businesses Face Difficult Choices When It Comes To Health Insurance” Newsday article January 23, 2015
• February 22, 2012 Recognized by TD Bank and 100 Black Men of Long Island for Leadership In Small Business

Ms. Davis-Edwards also provides client Education and Knowledge that will positively impact the lives of generations to come.