SJ, Edwards, Inc.

About Us

Sharon Davis-Edwards, CEO

Sharon Davis, 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 the needs of their employees. 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, and Long Island Power Women in Business. She has been interviewed by Long Island Business News 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. 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:

  • Board member of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce
  • Vice Chair 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
  • Women’s Business Enterprise
  • Minority Business Enterprise
  • “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

SJ Edwards, Inc. also provides client Education and Knowledge that will positively impact the lives of generations to come.