# Paragon Asset Management Inc.

> Paragon Asset Management Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Orinda, CA, registered since 2025, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 29, 2026.

- CRD: 107863
- Filed as: PARAGON ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Orinda, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 29, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107863
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/paragon-asset-management-inc-orinda-ca-107863

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Paragon Asset Management Inc. located?**
Paragon Asset Management Inc.'s principal office is in Orinda, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Paragon Asset Management Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Paragon Asset Management Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2025. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 107863.

**How much does Paragon Asset Management Inc. manage?**
Paragon Asset Management Inc. reports $115,870,556 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 29, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Paragon Asset Management Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2025?**
In the Form ADV data for Paragon Asset Management Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $110,730,355 in the October 2025 data and $115,870,556 in the October 2026 data, up 5%. Total employees: 2 in October 2025 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Paragon Asset Management Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (32); high net worth individuals (28).

**Which custodians does Paragon Asset Management Inc. use?**
Paragon Asset Management Inc.'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 Paragon Asset Management Inc. 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/107863

**Does Paragon Asset Management Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 17, 2026 says: "Paragon requires a minimum account size of $250,000 to enter into an Advisory Agreement. However, Paragon retains the discretion to lower or waive said minimum."

## 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 February 17, 2026)

- Account minimum: $250,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Paragon requires a minimum account size of $250,000 to enter into an Advisory Agreement. However, Paragon retains the discretion to lower or waive said minimum.

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: $115,870,556
- Discretionary: $115,870,556
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 32 | $11,987,877 |
| High net worth individuals | 28 | $103,191,457 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $691,222 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2025 (1 year)
- Employees: 2 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- paragonam.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2025 | $110,730,355 | 2 | January 17, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $115,870,556 | 2 | September 29, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $110,730,355 in the October 2025 data and $115,870,556 in the October 2026 data, up 5%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2025 and 2 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Paragon Asset Management Inc. (CRD 107863): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.