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Ross Alexander Patterson

Ross A. Patterson

STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | Wealth Manager and Research Analyst
Tucson, AZ 85718
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CRD#: 6231877
Ross Alexander Patterson

Professional summary


Ross Alexander Patterson is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Ross has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Ross is responsible for Sterling Investment Management’s proprietary financial planning and wealth management services. In this capacity, he creates a wide assortment of dynamic reports that assist clients in their long-term planning and investment activities. Ross also assists with the firm’s research processes and securities trading functions. Ross has over ten years experience in the investment management industry predominately working with individual and corporate clients. He is a member of Sterling’s Investment Policy Committee. Ross graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math/Statistics. Ross obtained his Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®️) certification and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®️) in 2024 and is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
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Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2021 - Present

STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 6262 North Swan Rd. Suite 210, Tucson, AZ 85718
RIA
CRD#: 112923
Tucson, AZ
Past

August 2, 2017 - March 16, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ
Past

November 26, 2016 - March 16, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ

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".
SI
STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 112923 / SEC#: 801-50373

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1995 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(8/9/2021)
IAR
California
(6/22/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(8/9/2021)
IAR
Oklahoma
(8/9/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/28/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 112923 / SEC#: 801-50373

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1995 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6262 North Swan Rd. Suite 210, Tucson, AZ 85718
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 293-3311
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADV 2A & 2B (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts153
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 360,529,500

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
03/10/2023
04/08/2022

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Company Information


STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Wealth Manager and Research AnalystCRD#: 112923Tucson, AZ 85718

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