Sterling Neblett has been Founding Partner / Elected Manager / Co-President of Centurion Wealth Management since February 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Sterling Neblett holds a B.B.A. in Finance and International Business from James Madison University and an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University.
Centurion Wealth Management, LLC is a McLean, VA firm with $786M under management, 415 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Sterling Neblett is a Founding Partner and Co-Founder of Centurion Wealth Management, with over two decades of experience helping clients and families address complex financial needs. He works with emerging and established entrepreneurs on startup planning, succession, tax structuring and philanthropy. He began as a Financial Advisor at a wealth management firm and spent eight years at a Virginia-based advisory firm before co-founding Centurion with Wendy Payne in 2015.
Sterling Neblett’s longest registration was 7 years at Spire Wealth Management, LLC (2015–2022). Before joining Centurion Wealth Management in 2022, Sterling Neblett was registered through Spire Wealth Management, LLC and Lara, May & Associates, LLC.
- Centurion Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 4 yearsMcLean, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317929
- Spire Wealth Management, LLC– · 7 yearsMcLean, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113908
- Lara, May & Associates, LLC– · 7 yearsFalls Church, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 145589
- Lara, Shull & May, LTD.– · under a yearFalls Church, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10556
Professional designations
Listed by Centurion Wealth Management
- Certified Financial Planner® (CFP)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Sterling Neblett is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since April 2022.
- VirginiaSince 28 April 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 17 October 2006 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 26 July 2005 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 July 2005 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Sterling Dwight Neblett
- CRD
- 4972455
- Firm
- Centurion Wealth Management · CRD 317929
- Role
- Founding Partner / Elected Manager / Co-President
- Office
- 7901 JONES BRANCH DRIVE, SUITE 230, McLean, VA 22102
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- centurionwealth.com
Where does Sterling Neblett work?
Sterling Neblett has been Founding Partner / Elected Manager / Co-President of Centurion Wealth Management, LLC since February 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Sterling Neblett a financial advisor?
Yes. Sterling Neblett has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Centurion Wealth Management since April 2022.
How many years of experience does Sterling Neblett have?
Sterling Neblett has 21 years in the financial industry, since July 2005, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Sterling Neblett passed?
Sterling Neblett has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2005. FINRA credited Sterling Neblett with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Sterling Neblett work before Centurion Wealth Management?
Before Centurion Wealth Management, Sterling Neblett was registered through Spire Wealth Management, LLC, February 2015 to April 2022; Lara, May & Associates, LLC, January 2008 to February 2015; Lara, Shull & May, LTD., January 2007 to December 2007.
Where is Sterling Neblett based?
Sterling Neblett’s registered office is in McLean, VA.
Is Sterling Neblett registered with FINRA?
No. Sterling Neblett has no current broker registration.
Is Sterling Neblett a CFP?
Centurion Wealth Management lists Sterling Neblett with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner® (CFP)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Sterling Neblett’s record?
Search CRD 4972455 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Sterling Neblett’s full registration record.
