# John Payne

> John Payne is a fee-only financial advisor at Sterling Investment Management in Tucson, Arizona, who holds the CFA credential. John charges a percentage of assets.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Sterling Investment Management
- **Based in:** Tucson, Arizona
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Assets under management (firm):** $409.2M across 399 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **CRD:** 2694662 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2694662)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in AZ
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (1995)
- **Firm size:** 8 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.sterlinginvestmentmanagement.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Payne a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Sterling Investment Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does John charge for financial advice?

John charges a percentage of assets.

### Where is John Payne based?

John Payne is based in Tucson, Arizona.

### What credentials does John Payne hold?

John Payne holds the CFA credential.

### Is John Payne registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Payne is registered as an investment adviser representative in AZ (CRD 2694662), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Sterling Investment Management manage?

Sterling Investment Management reports $409.2M across 399 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Payne?

Through John's website, www.sterlinginvestmentmanagement.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2694662): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://sterlinginvestmentmanagement.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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