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Orton Chen

Investment Adviser Representative at Sterling Capital Management LLC

Charlotte, NCCRD #3049077Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
12 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Orton Chen is an investment adviser representative with Sterling Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2014 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Wedge Capital Management LLP and Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Office

4350 Congress Street, Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28209

Advisors at this office: 17

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 1/11/2008
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 2/4/2005
Series 86
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
Passed 10/21/2004
Series 87
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
Passed 10/14/2004
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/18/1998

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Sterling Capital Management LLCCurrent
3/3/2022 – Charlotte, NC
Wedge Capital Management LLP
4/24/2019 – 10/1/2019Charlotte, NC
Wedge Capital Management LLP
10/4/2013 – 3/29/2019Charlotte, NC
Pinnacle Associates, Ltd.
1/14/2008 – 6/11/2009New York, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Wedge Capital Management
    Jul 2013 – Sep 2019Charlotte, NC
  2. Social Capital
    Feb 2021 – Oct 2021Palo Alto, CA
  3. Sterling Capital Management LLC.
    Oct 2021 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
  4. Watermark Services
    Nov 2019 – Jan 2021Charlotte, NC

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Sterling Capital Management LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Customized investment portfolios, asset allocation analysis, model portfolios, and outsourced Chief Investment Officer services on a non-discretionary basis.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Investment ManagementCustomized PortfoliosAsset AllocationModel PortfoliosOutsourced CIOInstitutional InvestingWealth Management

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsInvestment CompaniesPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
33
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Charlotte, NC
Founded:
1970
SEC file number:
801-64257

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of July 15, 2026

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