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William Monfils Upson

Investment Adviser Representative at NWF Advisory Services Inc

Walnut Creek, CACRD #1241673Investment Adviser Representative
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Years of Experience
41 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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William Monfils Upson is an investment adviser representative with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Walnut Creek, CA, where they have been registered since 2009. They have worked in the securities industry since 1985 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Sterling Financial Services, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 24 (general securities principal), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California

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Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/7/1986
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/16/1985
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 5/2/1985

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

NWF Advisory Services IncCurrent
3/17/2009 – Walnut Creek, CA
Osaic Wealth, Inc.
7/8/1997 – 10/29/2025Walnut Creek, CA
Sterling Financial Services, Inc
10/19/1999 – 3/17/2009Walnut Creek, CA

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. Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
    Nov 1989 – no end date reportedWalnut Creek, CA
  2. NWF Advisory Services, Inc
    Mar 2009 – no end date reportedLos Angeles, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About NWF Advisory Services Inc

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio 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 Worth

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
109
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
30
Main office:
Los Angeles, CA
SEC file number:
801-55681

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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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