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John Sterner, CFP®

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Private Wealth Advisor at BrightView Capital | Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group
📍 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

John Sterner is a Private Wealth Advisor and the founder of BrightView Capital, affiliated with Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, he has specialized in wealth management for medical professionals and business owners. A graduate of Southern Adventist University and a CFP®, he has been consistently ranked by Forbes as a top financial professional in Tennessee.

John lives in Chattanooga with his wife, Liz, and their young daughter, Anna. He is a loyal fan of the Washington Commanders, enjoys playing tennis, and loves spending time with friends and family out on Watts Bar Lake. He also contributes to his community as a philanthropic member of the Tocqueville Society, supporting the United Way.

He has been honored every year since 2010 as a Northwestern Mutual Forum advisor, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of representatives.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Private Wealth Advisor
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Generational Wealth
Focuses on building an enduring firm to serve clients' families for generations, helping them create lasting financial, relational, and spiritual legacies.
Supporting Professionals
Specializes in creating comprehensive financial plans for medical professionals and business owners to help them achieve financial independence.
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8-2001
Private Wealth Advisor
BrightView Capital | Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group
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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Southern Adventist University
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