About Us
Building Trust Through Financial Expertise
For over 25 years, Sterling & Associates has been the trusted financial partner for individuals and businesses across the region.
Our Story
Sterling & Associates was founded in 1998 by Robert Sterling, CPA, with a simple mission: to provide individuals and small businesses with the same caliber of financial guidance available to large corporations.
What started as a one-person practice operating from a modest office has grown into a full-service accounting firm with over 35 professionals serving more than 2,000 clients across multiple states.
Our growth has been driven not by aggressive marketing, but by the trust and referrals of satisfied clients. We believe that when you take care of people's financial well-being with genuine expertise and care, success follows naturally.
Our Mission
To empower our clients with clear, actionable financial insights and proactive strategies that protect and grow their wealth, while maintaining the personal touch and accessibility that has defined our practice for over two decades.
By the Numbers
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at Sterling & Associates.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every engagement, maintaining transparency and honesty with our clients.
Excellence
We pursue excellence in our work through continuous learning, rigorous quality controls, and attention to detail.
Innovation
We embrace technology and new methodologies to deliver more efficient and effective financial solutions.
Client Focus
Every decision we make is driven by the desire to deliver exceptional value and outcomes for our clients.
Our Journey
Founded by Robert Sterling as a solo practice in Columbus, Ohio
Expanded to 10 employees and opened second office
Launched dedicated business advisory division
Reached 1,000 active clients milestone
Opened third office location and digital services portal
Surpassed 2,000 clients with 35+ team members
Launched next-generation client platform and AI-assisted services
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