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Sterling Investment Management, LLC

CIK:0001509873
Investment Adviser
$2B AUM
66 holdings
Tucson, AZ, USA
Founded:2011
51 employees
Latest filing:Sep 30, 2025

Sterling Investment Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. The firm was incorporated in Arizona and primarily serves individual investors, especially high net worth individuals. Founded in 2011 (name change from previous entity), Sterling manages over $2.3 billion in assets as of May 2025. Employee count ranges from 6 to 51 based on filings, indicating either a recent expansion or differing reporting sources. The firm delivers portfolio management and related advisory services with a disciplined investment approach.

Investment Strategy

Sterling Investment Management, LLC focuses on providing personalized investment advisory services to individuals, with an emphasis on both high net worth and mass affluent clients. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, constructing diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and exchange-traded funds. Its philosophy centers on long-term capital appreciation and risk management, balancing growth opportunities with prudent investment selection to meet specific client goals.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Sterling Investment Management, LLC filed their most recent 13F report on Sep 30, 2025 disclosing 66 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $166M. The fund increased holdings in Vanguard Mortgage-backed Securities Etf, Pepsico Inc. Com, SPDR Gold Shares among other positions. Sterling Investment Management, LLC reduced exposure to Canadian Natl RY Co. Com, British Amern Tob PLC Sponsored Adr, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del CL B New among others.

Top Buys
V
VMBSVANGUARD MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES ETF
+$4.5M
P
PEPPEPSICO INC COM
+$3.0M
G
GLDSPDR GOLD SHARES
+$1.7M
A
AMLPALERIAN MLP ETF
+$1.6M
R
RIORIO TINTO PLC SPONSORED ADR
+$1.1M
Top Sells
C
CNICANADIAN NATL RY CO COM
-$1.7M
B
BTIBRITISH AMERN TOB PLC SPONSORED ADR
-$1.2M
B
BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL CL B NEW
-$910.0K
C
CPCANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY COM
-$722.5K
O
OXYOCCIDENTAL PETE CORP COM
-$711.3K

Top Holdings

V
VMBSVANGUARD MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES ETF
+9.1%$15.2M
B
BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL CL B NEW
+9.0%$15.1M
G
GLDSPDR GOLD SHARES
+7.5%$12.5M
B
BILSPDR BLOOMBERG 1-3 MONTH T-BILL ETF
+4.1%$6.8M
S
SPGIS&P GLOBAL INC COM
+3.4%$5.7M

Equity Positions (66)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
VANGUARD MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES ETF9.14%$15.2M323,900$46.36$46.96+$4.5M
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL CL B NEW9.05%$15.1M29,964$234.02$502.74-$910.0K
SPDR GOLD SHARES7.50%$12.5M35,130$151.91$355.47+$1.7M
SPDR BLOOMBERG 1-3 MONTH T-BILL ETF4.09%$6.8M74,183$91.51$91.75-$178.4K
S&P GLOBAL INC COM3.43%$5.7M11,749$430.46$486.71+$1.1M

Industry Allocation

FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
+12.2%
COMMODITY CONTRACTS BROKERS & DEALERS
+7.5%
SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
+6.6%
SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES
+6.0%
RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING
+4.5%

Investment Team (4)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
John Payne
John Payne
Managing Partner and Chief Investment OfficerTucson, AZ , United States
M
Miguel Silva
Portfolio ManagerTucson, AZ , United States
A
Arumayta Arguello
Portfolio ManagerTucson, AZ , United States
Nathan Stutz
Nathan Stutz
Research Analyst and TraderSouth Jordan, UT , United States