Catherine Salsman has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Paragon Private Wealth Management since April 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Catherine Salsman holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC is a Lexington, KY firm with $458M under management, 169 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Kate Salsman is Managing Partner & Wealth Advisor of Paragon. She is a founding Managing Partner with over 25 years of experience in wealth management. She crafts tailored financial plans for individuals and families, customizes portfolios for each client, and coordinates with specialists such as CPAs and attorneys.
Catherine Salsman’s longest registration was 11 years at Morgan Stanley (2009–2021). Before joining Paragon Private Wealth Management in 2021, Catherine Salsman was registered through Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- – present · 5 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 312817
- Morgan Stanley– · 11 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.– · under a yearLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
- Fifth Third Securities, Inc.– · 4 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 628
Professional designations
Listed by Paragon Private Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Catherine Salsman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in April 2021.
- KentuckySince 23 April 2021
- TexasSince 23 April 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 1 September 2010 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 September 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 August 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 July 1998 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Catherine Elizabeth Salsman
- CRD
- 3075121
- Firm
- Paragon Private Wealth Management · CRD 312817
- Role
- Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 300 WEST VINE STREET, SUITE 2201, Lexington, KY 40507
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- paragonmgmt.com
Where does Catherine Salsman work?
Catherine Salsman has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC since April 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Catherine Salsman a financial advisor?
Yes. Catherine Salsman has a current investment-adviser registration in Kentucky and Texas, through Paragon Private Wealth Management since April 2021.
How many years of experience does Catherine Salsman have?
Catherine Salsman has 28 years in the financial industry, since August 1998, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Catherine Salsman passed?
Catherine Salsman has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 1998. FINRA credited Catherine Salsman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Catherine Salsman work before Paragon Private Wealth Management?
Before Paragon Private Wealth Management, Catherine Salsman was registered through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., May 2009 to June 2009; Fifth Third Securities, Inc., March 2005 to June 2009.
Where is Catherine Salsman based?
Catherine Salsman’s registered office is in Lexington, KY.
Is Catherine Salsman registered with FINRA?
No. Catherine Salsman has no current broker registration.
Is Catherine Salsman a CFP?
Paragon Private Wealth Management lists Catherine Salsman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Catherine Salsman’s record?
Search CRD 3075121 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Catherine Salsman’s full registration record.
