About
Clifford Sterling is a Portfolio Manager and MBS Trader at R. Seelaus & Co., LLC and Seelaus Asset Management, where he specializes in agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and manages diverse fixed income portfolios. Based in Boca Raton, FL, he has served in this capacity since June 2019, following the acquisition of Sterling Wealth Advisors, which he co-led.
Sterling's investment focus is primarily on agency MBS, with deep expertise in structuring and managing portfolios of high-quality, liquid securities guaranteed by U.S. government and quasi-government agencies. He also contributes to the broader fixed income and asset allocation strategies offered to institutional and private clients at Seelaus Asset Management.
Before joining Seelaus, Sterling held senior roles in MBS sales and trading at Tribal Capital Markets from 2012 to 2019, enhancing his comprehensive knowledge of the structured credit and mortgage sector. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Franklin & Marshall College, underscoring his strong analytical and risk management skills in the investment space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Seelaus & Co., LLC | MBS Trader | Jun 2019 to Present | — |
| Seelaus Asset Management, LLC | Asset Manager | Jun 2019 to Present | — |
| Tribal Capital Markets | MBS Sales and Trading | Aug 2012 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Sterling Wealth Advisors LLC | Founding Partner | Sep 2015 to Jun 2018 | — |
| Braver Stern & Co. | managing partner | Aug 2008 to Aug 2012 | — |
| Bear Stearns | Senior Managing Director | Jun 1985 to Jun 2008 | — |
Education
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance
1976 — 1980
Skills & Expertise
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