Paradigm Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 2 private funds.
Paradigm Capital Management reports 66 clients. They include 59 high-net-worth individuals, 5 corporations and other businesses, and 2 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.38B across 72 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 89% | 43% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 3% | 36% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8% | 14% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 59 | $1.03B | 43.3% | $17.5M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2 | $868M | 36.4% | $434M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $72.1M | 3.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $71M | 3.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $340M | 14.3% | $68M |
| Total | 66 | $2.38B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 59
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.03B
- AUM share
- 43.3%
- Avg. per client
- $17.5M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $868M
- AUM share
- 36.4%
- Avg. per client
- $434M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $72.1M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $71M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $340M
- AUM share
- 14.3%
- Avg. per client
- $68M
Total
- Clients
- 66
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.38B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 2
Paradigm Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Paradigm Capital Holdings, Inc. owns 75% or more of Paradigm Capital Management and is in turn owned by Candace Weir (50–75%). The leadership team of Paradigm Capital Management includes President Peter McMillen and Chief Compliance Officer Richard Gimon. It has 12 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Peter McMillenSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Amelia WeirDirector/Senior Vice President/Portfolio Manager
- Richard GimonChief Compliance Officer
- Carl FlorioDirector and Vice Chairman
- Candace WeirDirector/Portfolio Manager/CEO/CIO
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Amelia Farley Weir
- Candace King Weir
Staff
- 12 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 5 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 75% or more of Paradigm Capital Management, Inc.
Paradigm Capital Holdings, Inc.
Control person · since January 2008
- Owns 50% to 75% of Paradigm Capital Holdings, Inc.
Candace Weir
Control person · since January 2008
Paradigm Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $1.3B (July 2021) to $2.38B (March 2026); clients were 66 in both filings and employees fell from 15 to 12.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $2.38B | 66 | 12 | 2 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $2.2B | 68 | 12 | 2 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $1.95B | 64 | 13 | 2 |
| Jul 2023July 2023 | $1.54B | 69 | 11 | 2 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $1.74B | 62 | 12 | 2 |
| Jul 2021July 2021 | $1.3B | 69 | 15 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Paradigm Capital Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
New York · 2 listed addresses
- Nine Elk Street, AlbanyHQ
- 410 Park Avenue, New York
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Paradigm Capital Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Nine Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207
- Website
- paradigmcapital.com
- Phone
- 518-431-3500
- @paradigm-capital-management-inc
- SEC file
- 801-47403
- Structure
- New York corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Paradigm Capital Management’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is J.P. Morgan ($1.43B). Paradigm Capital Management has custody of client assets.
- J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC · New York, NY · $1.43B100%
At year end, Paradigm Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (86%) and funds (14%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $3.67B across 115 positions; the largest are Onto Innovation Inc.. (11.3%), Modine Manufacturing Co (10.6%) and Broadcom Ltd (8.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks86%
- Funds14%
Reported 13F holdings
- $3.67B
- Reported 13F value
- 115
- Positions
- 61.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +40.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Onto Innovation Inc..11.3%
- Modine Manufacturing Co10.6%
- Broadcom Ltd8.3%
- Fabrinet8.1%
- Jabil Inc.5.7%
- Veeco Instruments4.3%
- Ducommun Inc.3.9%
- Extreme Networks3.7%
- Insight Enterprises3.2%
- Enersys2.8%
Together, the ten largest are 61.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Paradigm Capital Management have?
Paradigm Capital Management has 66 clients and manages $2.38 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 59 high-net-worth individuals, 5 corporations and other businesses, and 2 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Paradigm Capital Management offer?
Paradigm Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Paradigm Capital Management use?
Paradigm Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (New York, NY), with $1.43B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Paradigm Capital Management have?
Paradigm Capital Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 5 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Paradigm Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Paradigm Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 86% exchange-traded equities and 14% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs). It advises 2 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Paradigm Capital Management?
Paradigm Capital Management is owned through a holding company by Candace Weir. Its direct owner is Paradigm Capital Holdings, Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Paradigm Capital Management get paid?
Paradigm Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Paradigm Capital Management?
Paradigm Capital Management’s main office is at Nine Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207. Its phone number is 518-431-3500. Its website is paradigmcapital.com.