Overview
Assets Under Management: $212 million
Headquarters: METAIRIE, LA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 57
Average Client Assets: $3 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 57
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 68.10
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $3 million
Total Client Accounts: 527
Discretionary Accounts: 525
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 2
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 106633
Last Filing Date: 2024-06-11 00:00:00
Website: https://crescentsterling.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: CRESCENT STERLING LTD FORM ADV PART 2A 20250331 (2025-03-28)
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4415 Shores Drive, Suite 250
Metairie, Louisiana 70006
(504) 885-1135
www.CrescentSterling.com
March 31, 2025
Supervised Persons:
W. Howard Thompson
Michael T. Nobile
Trevor W. Thompson
This brochure supplement provides information about the above listed
supervised persons that supplements Crescent Sterling Ltd.’s brochure. You should
have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact W. Howard Thompson, Chief
Compliance Officer at (504) 885-1135 if you did not receive Crescent Sterling,
Ltd.'s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about the above listed supervised persons is available on the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Table of Contents
W. Howard Thompson, President & Chief Investment Officer ............... 1
Michael T. Nobile, Vice President ....................................................................... 3
Trevor W. Thompson, Portfolio Manager ........................................................ 5
Professional Designations .................................................................................... 7
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W. Howard Thompson, President & Chief Investment Officer
Year of Birth:
1948
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
MBA
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of New Orleans
Business Background:
1992 - present
Crescent Sterling Ltd.
President
Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
JMC Capital Management
1985 - 1992
Portfolio Manager & Director of Equity Research
1978 - 1981
Arthur Andersen & Co.
Tax Staff
AT&T (South Central Bell)
1974 - 1978
Manager Economic and Telephone Demand Forecasting
Professional Designations/Certifications:
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST®/ CFA®- 1991
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional / CFP® Professional - 1992
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT / CPA (inactive) - 1986
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT®/ CMA® - 1982
Disciplinary Information:
There are no legal or disciplinary events material to a client's or prospective client's
evaluation of the supervised person.
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Other Business Activities:
The following entities are not believed to create any material conflicts of interest by
the participation of W. Howard Thompson in the entities, and as such, disclosure is
not required. However, with the intention of full disclosure of his participation, and
even though the participation may not be considered active or material
involvement, the relationship is disclosed.
WHT Holdings, LLC
W. Howard Thompson is the managing member of WHT Holdings, LLC, used mainly
for estate planning purposes, which owns WB Ventures, LLC. WB Ventures, was
formed to own real estate and various privately held investments. W. Howard
Thompson is a manager of several of the LLC’s that are wholly or partially owned by
WB Ventures, LLC. W. Howard Thompson is a passive investor in these
investments and the total time requirement is typically less than 2 hours per
month.
WB Ventures, LLC has, in the past, and continues to participate in investments that
also have investors that are clients of, or have been clients of, Crescent Sterling,
Ltd. These co-investors have had a personal relationship with W. Howard Thompson
prior to the formation of Crescent Sterling, Ltd. The relationships with these
individuals are not considered to cause a material conflict of interest due to the size
of the investment or the nature of the relationship. Crescent Sterling, Ltd. has no
business relationship with the investments.
WHT Capital, LLC
W. Howard Thompson is the managing member of WHT Capital, LLC, used mainly
for estate planning purposes, which owns several LLCs that were formed to own
real estate and various privately held investments. W. Howard Thompson is a
manager of several of the LLC’s that are wholly or partially owned by WHT Capital
LLC. W. Howard Thompson is a passive investor in these investments and the total
time requirement is typically less than 2 hours per month.
W. Howard Thompson does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investments products from
any of these investments.
Additional Compensation:
W. Howard Thompson does not receive any material economic benefit from a non-
client for providing advisory services.
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Michael T. Nobile, Vice President
Year of Birth:
1965
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
MBA
Nicholls State University
University of New Orleans
Business Background:
Crescent Sterling Ltd.
2007 - present
Vice President
Portfolio Manager
TD Ameritrade, Vice President
2004 - 2007
Vice President
Branch Manager
AmSouth Investment Services
2003 - 2004
Financial Consultant
Allstate
2003 –2003
Charles Schwab
1987 - 2002
Regional Vice President
Branch Manager
Registered Representative
Professional Designations/Certifications:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional / CFP® Professional – 1994
Disciplinary Information:
There are no legal or disciplinary events material to a client's or prospective client's
evaluation of the supervised person.
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Other Business Activities:
FINRA Arbitrator
Michael T. Nobile is an industry arbitrator associated with FINRA to decide
arbitration cases filed under FINRA rules and regulations. Usually, arbitration
hearings are held over a 2-to-3-day period. In addition to the hearings, Michael T.
Nobile participates in conference calls to plan hearings and discuss pre-hearing
disputes. Total time required depends on the number of hearings held per year.
Michael T. Nobile usually limits his participation to 2 hearings per year. Michael T.
Nobile receives compensation on a per session basis from FINRA.
Kahn Properties LLC, Nobile Enterprises and Nobile Properties LLC
Michael T. Nobile is a minority member of Kahn Properties LLC and
Secretary/Treasurer of Nobile Enterprises and co-manager of Nobile Properties LLC.
Each LLC was formed to hold real estate from a deceased family member’s
succession. The total time requirement is typically less than 1 hour per quarter.
Some shareholders of the LLCs are clients or former clients. Those relationships
are not considered to be a material conflict of interest due to the size of the
investment or the nature of the relationship. These relationship(s) existed prior to
Michael T. Nobile being employed by Crescent Sterling, Ltd. Crescent Sterling, Ltd.
has no business relationship with the LLCs.
Riverlands Insurance Services and related entities
Michael T. Nobile is a minority owner of an independent property and casualty
agency along with other related companies associated with the agency. He is not
involved in any daily activities or insurance sales. His time requirement is 1 hour
per quarter. Some shareholders of the corporation have been or are clients. Those
relationships are not considered to be a material conflict of interest due to the
nature of the personal relationship, which existed prior to Michael T. Nobile being
employed by Crescent Sterling, Ltd. Crescent Sterling, Ltd. has no material
business relationship with Riverlands Insurance Services.
On occasion, Michael T. Nobile may refer clients or prospective clients to individuals
for their insurance needs. When a referral is made, he may use Riverlands
Insurance Services as one of multiple vendors that could provide services to clients.
Full disclosure of his relationship with Riverlands is given if Riverlands Insurance
Services is referred.
Additional Compensation:
Michael T. Nobile receives remuneration, in addition to his regular salary, based on
a percentage of fees charged on assets under management for investment
management services and/or a percentage of fees charged for financial planning
and consulting services.
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Trevor W. Thompson, Portfolio Manager
Year of Birth:
1991
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
Texas Christian University
Business Background:
Crescent Sterling, Ltd.
2023 - present
Portfolio Manager
Capitol Imaging Services
2020 – 2023
Financial Analyst
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
2019 – 2020
Staff Accountant
Professional Designations/Certifications:
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT / CPA - 2017
Disciplinary Information:
There are no legal or disciplinary events material to a client's or prospective client's
evaluation of the supervised person.
Other Business Activities:
TWT Consultants, LLC
Trevor Thompson is the owner/sole member of TWT Consultants, LLC which
provides consulting services. The LLC was formed prior to Trevor Thompson being
employed by Crescent Sterling, Ltd. Crescent Sterling, Ltd. has no business
relationship with TWT Consultants, LLC.
Additional Compensation:
Trevor W. Thompson receives remuneration, in addition to his regular salary, based
on a percentage of fees charged on assets under management for investment
management services and/or a percentage of fees charged for financial planning
and consulting services.
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Supervision
Individuals named in this Form ADV, Part 2B brochure supplement are Portfolio
Managers and serve on CSL’s Investment Committee. They are supervised by
W. Howard Thompson, President, Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of Crescent
Sterling Ltd.
W. Howard Thompson reviews investment decisions and portfolio activity through
our portfolio management system and other review procedures.
Contact information:
W. Howard Thompson
President & Chief Compliance Officer
Phone (504) 885-1135
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Professional Designations
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST®/ CFA®
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a professional designation given by the
CFA Institute that measures the competence and integrity of financial analysts. The
CFA Program is a graduate-level self-study program that combines a broad-based
curriculum of investment principles with professional conduct requirements.
Candidates are required to pass three levels of examinations covering areas such as
accounting, economics, ethics, money management and security analysis. Before a
candidate is eligible to become a CFA charterholder, he/she must meet minimum
experience requirements in the area of investment/financial practice. To enroll in
the program, a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree. For additional
information, see www.cfainstitute.org.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™/ CFP®
The CFP® certification is granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards, Inc. (the “Board”). To attain the CFP®certification, the candidate must
complete the required educational, examination and experience requirements set
forth by the Board. Certain other designations, such as the CPA, CFA and others
may satisfy the education component, and allow a candidate to sit for the CFP®
Certification Examination. The CFP® Certification Examination tests the candidate’s
ability to apply financial planning knowledge to client situations. The 10-hour exam
is divided into three separate sessions over a 2-day period. At least 3 years of
qualifying full-time work experience are required for certification. Qualifying
experience includes work in the area of the delivery of the personal financial
planning process to clients, the direct support or supervision of others in the
personal financial planning process, or teaching all, or any portion, of the personal
financial planning process. For additional information, see www.cfp.net.
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT®/ CMA®
The CMA designation is a professional designation given by the Institute of
Management Accountants that measures the advanced skills required to be an
effective member of finance and accounting teams within organizations and to
create value in today's complex and challenging business environment. To attain
the CMA designation, the candidate must be a member of the IMA, complete the
educational, examination, and experience requirements set forth by the Institute.
To participate in the program, the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and
have two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or
financial management. Candidates are required to pass two exam parts covering
areas such as financial planning, performance, and financial decision making. For
additional information, see www.imanet.org.
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT / CPA
A CPA is a Certified Public Accountant. All CPA candidates must pass the Uniform
CPA Examination to qualify for a CPA certificate and license to practice public
accounting. While the exam is the same regardless of where it is taken, every
state/jurisdiction has its own set of education and experience requirements that
individuals must meet. However, most states require at least a bachelor’s degree
and a concentration in accounting, and at least one year public accounting
experience under the supervision of or verification by a CPA. Once the designation
is attained, the CPA is required to meet continuing education requirements to
remain licensed or active. For additional information, see www.lcpa.org.
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