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Johnson Sterling, Inc.

SEC Registered

We Help Free People From Financial Worry

Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
365

About the firm

Johnson Sterling is an independent fiduciary with $2.8 billion in assets under advisement, serving individuals and institutions throughout the US for 45 years. The firm envisions a world where every person can choose retirement, fearlessly, with clients' financial goals as the top priority.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Areas of expertise

FiduciaryRetirement PlanningHigher EducationHealth SciencesEndowments And FoundationsCorporate InvestmentIndividual InvestingRetirement Plans

Services

Investment strategies for individuals and institutions, including corporate investment, retirement plans, and endowments and foundations, delivered as an independent fiduciary.

Who they serve

Individuals including young adults and students, mid-career investors, healthcare professionals, executives and business owners, college and university employees, and those nearing or in retirement; as well as institutions such as corporations, retirement plans, and endowments and foundations. 73% of client assets are in Higher Education and Health Sciences fields.

Leadership

Samuel Paul Johnson
CHAIRMAN, AND CO-CEO
Elizabeth Lee Rutherford
PRESIDENT, CO-CEO & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
AL
BirminghamHQ
AL
Auburn

Advisors at this firm

6 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#106379
SEC Number
801-49811
Disciplinary History
No
Fees & Minimums
Fee arrangements the firm reports: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee

Data as of March 31, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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