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Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$427,111,482

Clients

167

51% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 6 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

42

Typical

Average account size

$2,557,554

About

Paragon Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations and state or municipal government entities by providing financial planning, consulting, investment management and wealth management services. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases and advises on held‑away assets such as employer retirement plans, 529 plans, annuities and certain insurance products.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental analysis with an asset‑allocation approach derived from Modern Portfolio Theory and it may select independent managers to implement portions of client portfolios. Paragon conducts ongoing account monitoring, uses a third‑party platform to gather information on employer‑sponsored and insurance‑based assets, and applies ESG screening for clients who request it.

Distinctive elements include cash management and treasury services for state and local government entities provided on a non‑discretionary basis and implemented in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes 66.480, with coordination of a municipal advisor. The firm also operates an affiliated business that offers bill‑paying, bookkeeping and concierge services — arrangements that create custody exposures (e.g., standing letters of authorization and access to client log‑ins) and subject the firm to surprise independent examinations — and some supervised persons are licensed to sell insurance on a commission basis.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services fixed fee engagements ranging from $500 to $5,000 depending on scope and complexity.

Percentage

0.50% - 1.50% annually (varies based on portfolio size, composition, services, and advisor)

Commissions

Certain supervised persons offer insurance products on a commission basis, separate from advisory fees.

Subscriptions

Recurring financial planning fees starting at $250/month.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services fixed fees typically range from $500 to $5,000; recurring financial planning fees starting at $250/month.

Main office location

Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

300 West Vine Street, Suite 2201

Lexington KY 40507, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Florida · Kentucky · Louisiana · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Dylan J

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

Dylan Jones is a financial advisor at Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and City National Bank of West Virginia. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as a basketball coach at Lexington Catholic High School through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington. Paragon Private Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and government clients. The firm employs an investment approach that combines fundamental security analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring portfolios to client risk tolerance and objectives.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Catherine S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

Catherine Salsman is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with an investment-related business with a partner in Lexington, KY. Paragon Private Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and government clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios to client risk tolerance and objectives.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Emily J

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

Emily Johns is a financial advisor with Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and has experience with Kate and Brandon Salsman as well as the University of Kentucky. Paragon Private Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and government clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios according to client risk tolerance and objectives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Mary L

Series 63, Series 66

Lexington, KY

Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC

Mary Lockwood is a financial advisor at Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Meridian Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a business entity related to investment advisory tax purposes and oversees payroll for childcare through a family LLC. Paragon Private Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and governmental clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and maintains a distinctive municipal cash-management practice.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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