# Nigel Upton

> Nigel Upton is a fee-only financial advisor at Pinnacle Financial Freedom in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nigel charges a flat fee or retainer and focuses on flat-fee planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Pinnacle Financial Freedom
- **Based in:** Scottsdale, Arizona
- **Fee model:** Flat fee or retainer
- **Assets under management (firm):** $20.4M across 90 accounts
- **Specialties:** Flat-fee planning
- **CRD:** 7518062 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7518062)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in AZ, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2022)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://pinnaclefinancialfreedom.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nigel Upton a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Nigel holds no broker registration, and Pinnacle Financial Freedom reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Nigel charge for financial advice?

Nigel charges a flat fee or retainer.

### Where is Nigel Upton based?

Nigel Upton is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

### What does Nigel specialize in?

Nigel's specialties include flat-fee planning.

### Is Nigel Upton registered with the SEC?

Yes. Nigel Upton is registered as an investment adviser representative in AZ and TX (CRD 7518062), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Pinnacle Financial Freedom manage?

Pinnacle Financial Freedom reports $20.4M across 90 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Nigel Upton?

Through Nigel's website, pinnaclefinancialfreedom.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7518062): 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
- The firm's website (https://pinnaclefinancialfreedom.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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