Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC
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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
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Account minimum: $250,000 (negotiable)
Main office
Omaha NE
Advisors at this office
4
Most active in
Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska
Also doing business as
Omaha Wealth Management · Sterling Financial Advisors LLC · Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
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.
Joseph B
Series 63, Series 65
Omaha, NE
Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC
Joseph Bayless is a financial advisor with Sterling Financial Advisors, LLC in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Omaha Wealth Management, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Bayless is also licensed to sell insurance, annuities, and long-term care products through multiple companies. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, providing asset management and pension consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with various investment strategies and operates a wrap-fee program while assisting pension clients with plan setup, fee review, and participant education.
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 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Omaha Wealth Management, LLC and operated Michael J. Butkus & Company. Sterling Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, providing asset management and pension consulting services. The firm manages assets through wrap accounts, employing fundamental and technical analysis with a combination of long- and short-term strategies.
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.
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