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CLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planning

CLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planningCLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planningCLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planning

Empowering investors with personalized, flat-fee financial planning and expert guidance for lasting financial freedom. 

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CALL US TODAY! 480.808.1040

CLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planning

CLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planningCLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planningCLARITY & CONFIDENCE in your investment management AND FINANCIAL planning

Empowering investors with personalized, flat-fee financial planning and expert guidance for lasting financial freedom. 

Let's Talk

CALL US TODAY! 480.808.1040

WHAT WE DO

At Pinnacle Financial Freedom, we’re redefining asset management with our unique flat-fee model. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to bring you unparalleled clarity and confidence:


  • Strategic Financial Planning: We start by crafting a tailored financial plan that aligns with your unique goals and life stages. This solid foundation ensures every decision supports your path to financial freedom.
  • Cost-Effective Portfolio Management: Our flat-fee approach means more of your money is working for you, not for us. We provide efficient, transparent portfolio management that’s focused on maximizing your returns.
  • Ongoing Expert Advisement: As you progress on your journey, we’re here to provide continuous guidance and support. We help you navigate opportunities and challenges, keeping you on track to achieve and maintain financial freedom.


Our mission is simple: to help conservative investors like you reach and sustain the pinnacle of Financial Freedom. 

A Proven Approach

At Pinnacle Financial Freedom, we believe that true financial success starts with a solid foundation: meticulous planning. Before diving into asset management and ongoing advisement, we start by defining your current financial position and envisioning your future goals through each unique stage of your life. Here’s how we turn vision into reality:


  1. Comprehensive Financial Blueprint: We begin by understanding your unique financial landscape and aspirations. This clear-eyed assessment allows us to craft a detailed plan that aligns your income, spending, and investment strategies with your life goals.
  2. Tailored Financial Path: With a clear plan in place, we work together to chart a viable path toward achieving your objectives. This personalized roadmap ensures that every financial decision is strategically aligned with your long-term vision.
  3. Ongoing Guidance and Support: Life is full of opportunities and challenges. As you progress along your financial journey, we’re here to provide expert advice and navigate any obstacles that arise, ensuring you stay on course to meet your goals.


Our commitment is to guide you with clarity, confidence, and precision. Let us partner with you to turn your financial dreams into reality, one step at a time.

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Conflict Free Advice

Unlike firms that charge commissions or fees based on asset size, our flat-fee model ensures more of your money stays invested and working for you. With transparent, unbiased, and conflict-free advice, we focus solely on helping you maximize your wealth and achieve lasting financial security. 

The Flat Fee Approach

The First Step to Your Financial Clarity

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Our financial planning services are crafted to deliver long-term clarity and confidence. Here’s how we lay the groundwork for your financial success:

  1. In-Depth Baseline Assessment: We begin with detailed meetings to understand your current financial situation, goals, and aspirations. This comprehensive review forms the foundation of our planning process.
  2. Tailored Financial Model Review: Next, we evaluate your financial model, analyzing your income, expenses, and investment strategy to ensure alignment with your objectives.
  3. Strategic Investment Planning: We develop a personalized investment strategy designed to support your financial goals, setting the stage for effective ongoing management.


By establishing a solid foundation with our meticulous planning, we prepare you for informed and effective financial and investment management. Let’s set the course for your long-term financial success together. 


Elevate Your Financial Journey: Ongoing Advisement & Management

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Our ongoing financial advisement services are designed to keep you confidently navigating your unique financial path. Here’s how we ensure your continued success:

  • Seamless Account Integration: We handle the smooth migration and management of your investments, ensuring a seamless transition to our expert oversight.
  • Personalized Financial Portal: Our onboarding sessions equip you with the tools and knowledge to effectively use your personalized financial portal. Track your income, spending, and investments with ease, empowering you to stay on track.
  • Quarterly Progress Reviews: We conduct regular reviews to assess your progress and make necessary adjustments, keeping you aligned with your financial goals.
  • Comprehensive Annual Deep Dive: Life evolves, and so do your financial needs. Our annual deep dive review addresses changes in your life and adjusts your strategy to keep you on the path to success.


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In the clients words

Confidence in retirement plan

Financial security in turbulent times

Financial security in turbulent times

I needed to know how I could retire, maintain my current lifestyle and not run out of money before I die. The plan and tools I now have allow me to sleep at night without worrying.

- P. T.

Financial security in turbulent times

Financial security in turbulent times

Financial security in turbulent times

  Nigel knew just what to do when the market and economy went into a tailspin and I got laid off from my job.

- D. Z.

Clarity of finances anytime

Financial security in turbulent times

Clarity of finances anytime

 I love the daily visibility into where my finances stand from budget to investment performance. 

- K. U.

Flat fee bigger returns

Proven investment approach

Clarity of finances anytime

I've never found this level of value added services with an investment advisor, and am able keep invested tens of thousands more annually now that I'm no longer paying someone +1% of my hard earned money and getting little in return.  

- S. S.

Proven investment approach

Proven investment approach

Proven investment approach

Their proven investment strategy makes me feel safe and matches my conservative needs.

- C. C.

Real life experience

Proven investment approach

Proven investment approach

Nigel's extensive corporate business and general life experience adds so much value to the planning and ongoing management process.

-  C. S. 

The pinnacle team

Nigel J. Upton

Susan S. Underhill

Susan S. Underhill

Chief Financial Advisor and Principal


As Chief Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Freedom, Nigel Upton is known for his exceptional expertise and dedication to transforming clients' financial futures. With over three decades of experience as a top executive in Fortune 10 companies, Nigel combines strategic insight with a deep understa

Chief Financial Advisor and Principal


As Chief Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Freedom, Nigel Upton is known for his exceptional expertise and dedication to transforming clients' financial futures. With over three decades of experience as a top executive in Fortune 10 companies, Nigel combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of personal finance to achieve successful results.

Nigel’s commitment to financial mastery was ignited by managing his career and finances alone after losing his parents in his mid-twenties. This experience drives his passion for helping others achieve financial clarity and confidence. His approach integrates meticulous planning, strategic investment, and a flat-fee model, ensuring every dollar works harder for clients.

Under Nigel’s leadership, Pinnacle Financial Freedom offers unbiased, conflict-free guidance tailored to each client’s goals. His dedication to transparency and integrity guarantees advice focused on maximizing wealth and securing financial futures.

Nigel’s focus on empowering individuals and families makes him a sought-after advisor for those seeking a trusted partner on their path to financial freedom and long-term success.


Susan S. Underhill

Susan S. Underhill

Susan S. Underhill

Chief Operations Officer


As Chief Operations Officer at Pinnacle Financial Freedom, Susan Underhill brings over 25 years of leadership experience, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth. She specializes in optimizing organizational processes, managing high-performing teams, and ensuring seamless business operations,

Chief Operations Officer


As Chief Operations Officer at Pinnacle Financial Freedom, Susan Underhill brings over 25 years of leadership experience, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth. She specializes in optimizing organizational processes, managing high-performing teams, and ensuring seamless business operations, which are essential to our referral-only business model. Susan’s role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, compliance and streamlining internal processes, enabling our financial advisors to focus on providing clear, unbiased guidance.

Before joining Pinnacle, Susan held senior leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies, where she was recognized for her expertise in operational management and business development. Her commitment to integrity and excellence underpins Pinnacle's success, ensuring that both our advisors and clients receive exceptional support and service.


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Pinnacle Financial Freedom

9290 East Thompson Peak Parkway #206, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

480.808.1040 nigel@pinnaclefinancialfreedom.com

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Saturday - Sunday: By appointment


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