John Payne

John Payne is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Sterling Investment Management, LLC, based in Tucson, Arizona, where he leads the firm's investment strategy and oversees portfolio management for affluent families, foundations, endowments, and institutions. In his role, he is responsible for driving asset allocation decisions and ensuring disciplined, proprietary investment methodologies are applied to meet sophisticated client needs.

With over 30 years of experience in investment management, Payne previously served as a Portfolio Manager at Bank of America before co-founding Sterling Investment Management in 1995. His industry expertise covers a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with a focus on wealth preservation and growth for high-net-worth clients and institutional investors.

Payne holds a degree from Indiana University Bloomington and earned a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Wyoming. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his commitment to rigorous investment analysis, risk management, and strategic capital allocation within the asset management sector.