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John M. Flowers

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Charlotte, NC 28209
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CRD#: 3034672
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Professional summary


John Michael Flowers, who also goes by Michael Flowers, is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Flowers

Other business activities


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STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT; CHARLOTTE NC; INVESTMENT RELATED; Registered Investment Advisor; Director/Fixed Income Platform Manager; Marketing/business development external wholsaler; 150 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED ALL DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view John Michael Flowers's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 6, 2014 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209
RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Current

July 18, 2014 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
BD
CRD#: 103934
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 15, 2009 - July 16, 2014

CAPRIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106657
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 25, 2007 - July 27, 2009

SOVEREIGN ADVISERS

RIA
CRD#: 111049
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 4, 2005 - November 21, 2006

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 21, 2004 - April 4, 2005

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105842
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 21, 2004 - November 21, 2006

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 19, 2003 - June 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 9, 2002 - November 6, 2003

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(3/3/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/3/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/14/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(8/14/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(3/3/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/6/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(8/14/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(8/14/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(8/14/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/8/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/27/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 927-4175
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
182

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV 2A_MARCH 26, 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,535
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 66,159,908,769

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/10/2025
Cover Page
03/28/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 135405Charlotte, NC 28209

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