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John Payne

Sterling Investment Management · Tucson, Arizona

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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Facts

FirmSterling Investment Management
Based in Tucson, Arizona
Fee modelPercentage of assets
Assets under management$409.2M across 399 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in AZ · CRD 2694662
Exams passedSeries 65 (1995)
Firm size8 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.sterlinginvestmentmanagement.com
LinkedInProfile

How John's firm compares

  • Sterling Investment Management's average account is about $1.0 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 399 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Arizona

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Questions about John

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.

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