Cynthia Sterling
Advisor at Sterling Financial Planning
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Advisor at Sterling Financial Planning
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Firm
Sterling Financial Planning
Location
New York, NY 10016
Credentials
ChFC®
Industry experience
4 years
Cynthia Sterling is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 22 years at Sterling Financial Planning and 18 years of prior experience at Washington & McGoldrick. She operates as the sole advisor at her independent firm in New York, NY. Her background includes planned giving and nonprofit development. Sterling Financial Planning provides financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families, focusing on cash flow, budgeting, college funding, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes a structured, written planning process with ongoing implementation support while leaving investment decisions to clients.
Based on Sterling Financial Planning
One-time start-up fee: $3,000 for singles and $4,000 for couples
Hourly rate of $300 with a minimum two-hour engagement ($600 minimum)
Minimum fee: Minimum monthly fee of $450 for single clients and $650 for couples Fee-only: Fixed monthly fees between $450-$800 for singles and $650-$1,000 for couples, plus a one-time start-up fee of $3,000 for singles and $4,000 for couples
475 Park Avenue South, Suite 2100
New York, NY 10016
Louisiana · New York · Texas
Sterling Financial Planning
2004 - Present (22 years)
Washington & McGoldrick
2000 - 2018 (18 years)
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