Sterling Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Sterling Capital Management reports 388 clients. They include 210 individual clients, 123 high-net-worth individuals and 41 other clients. Of its assets, 76.6% ($227M across 333 accounts) are managed with discretion; $69.6M across 55 accounts are not. It advised 338 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 54% | 15% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 32% | 61% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 20% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 1% |
| Other client typesOther | 11% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 210 | $45.6M | 15.3% | $217K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 123 | $182M | 61.2% | $1.48M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $2.09M | 0.7% | $1.05M |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $60.1M | 20.2% | $12M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7 | $3.63M | 1.2% | $518K |
| Other | 41 | $3.88M | 1.3% | $94.6K |
| Total | 388 | $297M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 210
- Regulatory AUM
- $45.6M
- AUM share
- 15.3%
- Avg. per client
- $217K
- Clients
- 123
- Regulatory AUM
- $182M
- AUM share
- 61.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.48M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.09M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.05M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $60.1M
- AUM share
- 20.2%
- Avg. per client
- $12M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.63M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $518K
- Clients
- 41
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.88M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $94.6K
Total
- Clients
- 388
- Regulatory AUM
- $297M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 338
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Sterling Capital Management charges 2.00% a year for its Separately managed accounts. The fee is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Financial planning services carry a fixed fee, typically $350 an hour; the adviser may also charge a flat fee for service.
Thomas Portz owns 75% or more of Sterling Capital Management. The leadership team of Sterling Capital Management includes President Timothy Portz and Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Portz. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
- Timothy PortzPresident
- Thomas PortzCEO/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Elliott Gengembre
- Thomas John Portz
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Sterling Capital Management Inc
Thomas Portz
Control person · since October 2023
Sterling Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $261M (March 2021) to $297M (March 2026); clients rose from 365 to 388 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $297M | 388 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $255M | 362 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $214M | 388 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $176M | 348 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2022 | $270M | 346 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $261M | 365 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Sterling Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin · 1 listed address
- 17160 W. North Ave, Suite 200, BrookfieldHQ
Other business names
Sterling Capital Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Sterling Capital Management Inc
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sterling Capital Management Inc
- Headquarters
- 17160 W. North Ave, Suite 200, Brookfield, WI 53005
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 262-970-9700
- SEC file
- 801-54107
- Structure
- Wisconsin corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sterling Capital Management uses RBC Capital Markets ($236M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Sterling Capital Management does not have custody of client assets.
- RBC Capital MarketsRBC Capital Markets, LLC · Minneapolis, MN · $236M100%
At year end, Sterling Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (62%) and bonds (32%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks62%
- Funds1%
- Bonds32%
- Investment grade corporate bonds30%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- High-yield corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
- Other1%
- Derivatives1%
How many clients does Sterling Capital Management have?
Sterling Capital Management has 388 clients and manages $297 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 210 individual clients, 123 high-net-worth individuals and 41 other clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026
What services does Sterling Capital Management offer?
Sterling Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Sterling Capital Management charge?
Sterling Capital Management charges 2.00% a year for its Separately managed accounts. The fee is negotiable.
Source: STERLING CAPITAL ADV-PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 24 March 2026
Which custodians does Sterling Capital Management use?
Sterling Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at RBC Capital Markets, LLC (Minneapolis, MN), with $236M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Sterling Capital Management have?
Sterling Capital Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Sterling Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sterling Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 62% exchange-traded equities, 30% investment grade corporate bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% high-yield corporate bonds, 1% derivatives and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sterling Capital Management?
Sterling Capital Management’s direct owner is Thomas Portz (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026
How does Sterling Capital Management get paid?
Sterling Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Sterling Capital Management?
Sterling Capital Management’s main office is at 17160 W. North Ave, Suite 200, Brookfield, WI 53005. Its phone number is 262-970-9700.