# John E. Sestina and Company

> John E. Sestina and Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Columbus, OH, registered since 1993, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 4, 2026.

- CRD: 108634
- Filed as: JOHN E. SESTINA AND COMPANY
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 4, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108634
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/john-e-sestina-and-company-columbus-oh-108634

## Quick answers

**How is John E. Sestina and Company compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), John E. Sestina and Company reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is John E. Sestina and Company located?**
John E. Sestina and Company's principal office is in Columbus, OH, according to its Form ADV.

**Is John E. Sestina and Company registered with the SEC or a state?**
John E. Sestina and Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1993. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 108634.

**How much does John E. Sestina and Company manage?**
John E. Sestina and Company reports $743,960,329 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 4, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have John E. Sestina and Company's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for John E. Sestina and Company: Regulatory assets under management: $447,768,194 in the October 2021 data and $743,960,329 in the October 2026 data, up 66%. Total employees: 19 in October 2021 and 19 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does John E. Sestina and Company serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (629); high net worth individuals (179).

**Which custodians does John E. Sestina and Company use?**
John E. Sestina and Company's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does John E. Sestina and Company report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108634

**What changed in John E. Sestina and Company's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $634,458,011 to $743,960,329 (+17%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $743,960,329
- Discretionary: $743,960,329
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 629 | $221,010,786 |
| High net worth individuals | 179 | $522,949,543 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1993 (33 years)
- Employees: 19 total, 12 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [managingtobewealthy.com](https://managingtobewealthy.com)
- Facebook @MANAGINGTOBEWEALTHY
- LinkedIn @john-e.-sestina-and-company
- YouTube @ManagingToBeWealthyPodcast

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $447,768,194 | 19 | July 13, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $550,774,332 | 19 | September 5, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $451,133,956 | 18 | September 11, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $546,979,258 | 19 | March 28, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $634,458,011 | 18 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $743,960,329 | 19 | March 4, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $447,768,194 in the October 2021 data and $743,960,329 in the October 2026 data, up 66%.
Total employees: 19 in October 2021 and 19 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $634,458,011 to $743,960,329 (+17%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. John E. Sestina and Company (CRD 108634): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.