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Paul Gareth Nacario

Investment Adviser Representative at Creative Planning Institutional Advisors, LLC

Scottsdale, AZCRD #2158914Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
32 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Paul Gareth Nacario is an investment adviser representative in Scottsdale, AZ, currently registered with Creative Planning and Creative Planning Institutional Advisors, LLC. They have worked in the securities industry since 1994 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Innovest Portfolio Solutions LLC and ICMA Retirement Corporation. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Arizona

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 3/12/2010
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 8/19/1991
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 2/23/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/5/2010
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 7/19/1991

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Creative Planning Institutional Advisors, LLCCurrent
2/27/2026 – Scottsdale, AZ
Creative PlanningCurrent
4/23/2025 – Scottsdale, AZ
Innovest Portfolio Solutions LLC
10/3/2018 – 4/9/2025Scottsdale, AZ
ICMA Retirement Corporation
5/7/2015 – 2/23/2018Scottsdale, AZ
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
12/6/2010 – 2/6/2015Phoenix, AZ
Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC
10/2/2007 – 3/11/2008Columbus, OH

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. ICMA Retirement Corporation
    Feb 2015 – Feb 2018Washington, DC
  2. Innovest Portfolio Solutions, LLC
    Jul 2018 – Apr 2025Scottsdale, AZ
  3. Creative Planning, LLC
    Apr 2025 – no end date reportedOverland Park, KS
  4. Unemployed
    Feb 2018 – Jul 2018Scottsdale, AZ
  5. Creative Planning Institutional Advisors, LLC
    Jan 2026 – no end date reportedNewport Beach, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Creative Planning Institutional Advisors, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingState/MunicipalCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
98
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
32
Main office:
Newport Beach, CA
SEC file number:
801-64265

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Form ADV data as of August 25, 2026

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