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THE STERLING GROUP

SEC Registered

Building Legacies Preserving Wealth

PASADENA, CAhttps://tsgadvisor.com626-440-5995
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
9
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
876

About the firm

The Sterling Group provides comprehensive wealth management services, including fee-based financial planning, investment management, tax planning, estate planning, and protection planning. The organization was created in response to a demand for comprehensive financial counsel that was objective, professional, and personalized. For over thirty years, they have devoted themselves to delivering wealth management services with the goal of enriching the lives of their clients.

Firm Focus

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

IndividualsHigh Net WorthState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningInvestment ManagementTax PlanningEstate PlanningProtection PlanningRetirement PlanningFee-based PlanningHigh Net Worth

Services

The Sterling Group offers a full range of services including financial planning, investment management, tax planning, estate planning, and protection planning. Fee-based financial planning is at the core of their effort, and they assist clients in formulating and implementing complex wealth management strategies.

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Who they serve

Individuals, couples, business owners, organizations, high net worth individuals, and families seeking comprehensive wealth management and financial planning.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)132$53M
High Net Worth Individuals149$419M

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Michael Patrick Hatch
MANAGING MEMBER
Charles Hunt Salembier
MANAGING MEMBER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
CA
PASADENAHQ

Advisors at this firm

4 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#111782
SEC Number
801-77006
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee
Minimum: $1,000,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
First tier1.25%
Second tier0.95%
Third tier0.80%
Fourth tier0.65%
Fifth tier0.50%
Sixth tier0.40%

Data as of March 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. THE STERLING GROUP has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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