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Catherine E. Salsman

PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Lexington, KY 40507
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CRD#: 3075121
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Professional summary

Catherine Elizabeth Salsman, CFP®, who also goes by Catherine Elizabeth Downs, Catherine Salsman, Kate Salsman, Kate Salsman, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Catherine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Catherine has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Catherine Elizabeth Downs | Catherine Salsman | Kate Salsman | Kate Salsman

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Kate & Brandon Salsman; Investment related; Lexington, KY; Rental Property; Owner (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); Oct 2005; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 1.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2010

Experience

Current

April 23, 2021 - Present

PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 300 West Vine Street Suite 2201, Lexington, KY 40507
RIA
CRD#: 312817
Lexington, KY
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 12, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 12, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 21, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 21, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

March 3, 2005 - June 12, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

February 6, 2002 - June 12, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

July 30, 1998 - January 28, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PERINA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 312817 / SEC#: 801-120682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/23/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/3/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/1/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/28/1998
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PERINA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 312817 / SEC#: 801-120682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
300 West Vine Street Suite 2201, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 300-3985
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts684
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 354,857,921

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
Report
12/18/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/28/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PARAGON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 312817Lexington, KY 40507

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