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Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$126,171,784

Clients

143

36% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

36

Low

Average account size

$882,320

About

The firm works with individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, offering asset management and pension consulting services. Its asset management is provided through wrap accounts and the adviser manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets for clients.

Investment implementation generally allocates among equities, bonds, fixed-income securities and mutual funds, using fundamental and technical analysis and a mix of long- and short-term purchase strategies. Accounts are reviewed at least annually, and pension consulting engagements include plan setup support, ongoing investment evaluations and participant education while pension clients retain brokerage control and proxy voting.

Noteworthy features include operating a wrap-fee program—a relatively uncommon arrangement for firms of this size—and providing pension consulting that explicitly reviews plan fees and assists with participant enrollment. The brochure also discloses that some advisers are licensed to sell insurance, which may create commission-related conflicts of interest, while reporting no civil, administrative, or self-regulatory disclosures.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Wealth management

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 (negotiable)

Main office location

Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

Omaha NE, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John D

Series 65

Omaha, NE

Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

John Dee is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC in Omaha, NE. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Sterling Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a vacation cabin rental property in Crosslake, MN. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses by providing asset management and pension consulting services. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and conducts periodic account reviews to align investments with client objectives.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph B

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

Joseph Bayless is a financial advisor at Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC in Omaha, NE, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Omaha Wealth Management, LLC since 2016 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. He is also licensed to sell insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, offering asset management and pension consulting services. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis and sponsors wrap fee accounts combining advisory and trading services under a single fee.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

Michael Butkus is a financial advisor at Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC in Omaha, NE, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Omaha Wealth Management, LLC since 2016, following 19 years at Michael J. Butkus & Company. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, providing asset management and pension consulting services. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and conducts periodic account reviews to align with client objectives.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mary J

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC

Mary Jochim is a financial advisor with Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. She has been with Sterling Financial Advisors since 1998. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a vacation cabin rental in Crosslake, MN. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses by providing asset management and pension consulting services. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management with fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and conducts periodic account reviews.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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