Paragon Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Paragon Asset Management reports 60 clients. They include 32 individual clients and 28 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($116M across 60 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 53% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47% | 89% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 32 | $12M | 10.3% | $375K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28 | $103M | 89.1% | $3.69M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $691K | 0.6% | — |
| Total | 60 | $116M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 32
- Regulatory AUM
- $12M
- AUM share
- 10.3%
- Avg. per client
- $375K
- Clients
- 28
- Regulatory AUM
- $103M
- AUM share
- 89.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.69M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $691K
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 60
- Regulatory AUM
- $116M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Paragon Asset Management charges 0.35%–1.00% a year for its Asset management fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, has a $2,500 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $250,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.00% |
| $500K–$1M | 0.75% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.50% |
| $2M and above | 0.35% |
Fee details and sources
Eugene Chow owns 75% or more of Paragon Asset Management. The leadership team of Paragon Asset Management includes President Eugene Chow and Chief Financial Officer Linda Lee. It has 2 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Eugene ChowPresident, Chief Compliance Officer
- Linda LeeChief Financial Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Paragon Asset Management Inc.
Eugene Chow
Control person · since May 1989
Paragon Asset Management’s regulatory assets went from $111M (January 2025) to $116M (September 2026); clients fell from 72 to 60 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $116M | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2025 | $111M | 72 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Paragon Asset Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 15 Altarinda Road, Suite 205, OrindaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Paragon Asset Management Inc.
- Headquarters
- 15 Altarinda Road, Suite 205, Orinda, CA 94563
- Website
- paragonam.com
- Phone
- 510-550-7288
- SEC file
- 801-131994
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Paragon Asset Management uses Charles Schwab ($111M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Paragon Asset Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $111M100%
At year end, Paragon Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (96%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds96%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Paragon Asset Management have?
Paragon Asset Management has 60 clients and manages $116 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 32 individual clients and 28 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 29 September 2026
What services does Paragon Asset Management offer?
Paragon Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Paragon Asset Management charge?
Paragon Asset Management charges 0.35%–1.00% a year for its Asset management fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, has a $2,500 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Which custodians does Paragon Asset Management use?
Paragon Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $111M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 29 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Paragon Asset Management have?
Paragon Asset Management has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Paragon Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Paragon Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 96% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Paragon Asset Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Paragon Asset Management’s minimum account size for its Asset management fee schedule is $250K. It charges a $2.5K annual minimum fee.
Who owns Paragon Asset Management?
Paragon Asset Management’s direct owner is Eugene Chow (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 29 September 2026
How does Paragon Asset Management get paid?
Paragon Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Paragon Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Paragon Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 18 February 2025. Its CRD number is 107863 and its SEC file number is 801-131994.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 29 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Paragon Asset Management?
Paragon Asset Management’s main office is at 15 Altarinda Road, Suite 205, Orinda, CA 94563. Its phone number is 510-550-7288. Its website is paragonam.com.