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Michelle U Gass

Michelle U Gass

CFP®
PARADIGM ADVISORS
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 4455851·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Michelle U Gass, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLC located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michelle has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

No Minimum

Account Minimum

Under 20

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Sudden Wealth

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Specializations

Budget & Debt Management
Attending College
401(k)/403(b)/IRAs
Asset Allocation
Getting Married
Retirement
Stocks & Bonds
Life Planning
Starting a Family
Special Needs Planning
Personal Taxes
Women's Finances

Biography

I have always had a passion for helping people and resolving complex issues. My diverse experiences working in different areas of finance – accounting, tax, family office environment, hedge funds and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur – make me uniquely qualified to serve your needs. My professional career started with three years in public accounting at Arthur Andersen, where I learned firsthand the positive impact of strategic tax planning on wealth accumulation. I transitioned into investment...

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2016

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 114515
RIA
8201 Preston Road Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75225
January 4, 2017 - Present

Past

PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 114515
RIA
Dallas, TX
January 26, 1996 - February 18, 2016
PERENNIAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 116031
RIA
Dallas, TX
June 25, 2002 - June 30, 2009

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Current Firm

PA
PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLC

PARADIGM ADVISORS, L.L.C. | PARADIGM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. (RELYING ADVISER) | PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114515 / SEC#: 801-132244
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2025 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arkansas (4/3/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/8/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/2/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

8201 Preston Road Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75225

Mailing Address

6125 Luther Lane #225, Dallas, TX 75225

Phone Number

(214) 756-6066

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PARTS 2A (8/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

372

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$136,135,723

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

MS. GASS HAS BEEN A MANAGING MEMBER OF ROCKWOOD ADVISORS, LLC, THE GENERAL PARTNER TO ROCKWOOD INVESTORS, LP, (COLLECTIVELY "ROCKWOOD"), A FAMILY PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED TO MANAGE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUNDS, SINCE 2002. ROCKWOOD'S ACTIVITIES ARE INVESTMENT-RELATED. MS. GASS'S DUTIES ARE ADMINISTRATIVE AND TAX-RELATED. MS. GASS DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER QUARTER TO THIS ACTIVITY AND NO TIME DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PA
PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLC

PARADIGM ADVISORS, L.L.C. | PARADIGM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. (RELYING ADVISER) | PARADIGM ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114515 / SEC#: 801-132244
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2025 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arkansas (4/3/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/8/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/2/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Arkansas
(2/16/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2016About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Michelle

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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