# Joshua Hipwell

> Joshua Hipwell is a fee-only financial advisor at Shade Tree Advisors in Saratoga Springs, New York. Shade Tree Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Shade Tree Advisors
- **Based in:** Saratoga Springs, New York
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees; Performance-based fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.45B across 152 accounts
- **CRD:** 8109220 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8109220)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in NY
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2025)
- **Firm size:** 66 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.shadetreeadvisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joshua Hipwell a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Joshua holds no broker registration, and Shade Tree Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Joshua charge for financial advice?

Joshua's firm, Shade Tree Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Joshua Hipwell based?

Joshua Hipwell is based in Saratoga Springs, New York.

### Is Joshua Hipwell registered with the SEC?

Yes. Joshua Hipwell is registered as an investment adviser representative in NY (CRD 8109220), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Shade Tree Advisors manage?

Shade Tree Advisors reports $1.45B across 152 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Joshua Hipwell?

Through Joshua's website, www.shadetreeadvisors.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8109220): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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