# Paradigm Capital Management

> Paradigm Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Reno, NV, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 10, 2026.

- CRD: 120805
- Filed as: PARADIGM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- Legal name: Paradigm Capital Management,llc
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Reno, NV
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 10, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/120805
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/paradigm-capital-management-reno-nv-120805

## Quick answers

**How is Paradigm Capital Management compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Paradigm Capital Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**How much does Paradigm Capital Management charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 10, 2026 states: Up to $1,000,000: 0.85% a year; $1,000,000 to $4,990,000: 0.75% a year; Above $4,990,000: see the brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Paradigm Capital Management located?**
Paradigm Capital Management's principal office is in Reno, NV, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Paradigm Capital Management registered with the SEC or a state?**
Paradigm Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 120805.

**How much does Paradigm Capital Management manage?**
Paradigm Capital Management reports $173,384,610 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 10, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Paradigm Capital Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Paradigm Capital Management: Regulatory assets under management: $110,766,700 in the October 2021 data and $173,384,610 in the October 2026 data, up 57%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Paradigm Capital Management serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (70); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (55).

**Which custodians does Paradigm Capital Management use?**
Paradigm Capital Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Paradigm Capital Management report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/120805

**Does Paradigm Capital Management state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 10, 2026 says: "Our firm's minimum requirement for opening an account with us is $1,000,000 in total household assets. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the firm's management."

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 10, 2026)

- Up to $1,000,000: 0.85% a year
- $1,000,000 to $4,990,000: 0.75% a year
- Above $4,990,000: see the brochure

> Account Value Fee Schedule 0 - $1MM .85% Annually $1MM - $4.99MM .75% Annually $5MM and above Negotiable

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Our firm's minimum requirement for opening an account with us is $1,000,000 in total household assets. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the firm's management.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $173,384,610
- Discretionary: $173,384,610
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 55 | $20,524,894 |
| High net worth individuals | 70 | $152,859,716 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | Not reported |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | Not reported |
| Insurance companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | Not reported |
| Other | 0 | Not reported |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, NV, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- paradigmcm.net

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $110,766,700 | 2 | March 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $131,659,997 | 3 | March 9, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $133,885,693 | 2 | February 24, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $142,247,390 | 2 | March 13, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $160,401,212 | 1 | February 7, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $173,384,610 | 1 | March 10, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $110,766,700 in the October 2021 data and $173,384,610 in the October 2026 data, up 57%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Paradigm Capital Management (CRD 120805): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.