# Austin Cavanaugh

> Austin Cavanaugh is a fee-only financial advisor at Paragon Investing in Royal Oak, Michigan. Austin charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $500,000 asset minimum).

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Paragon Investing
- **Based in:** Royal Oak, Michigan
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $500,000 asset minimum
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $138.2M across 445 accounts
- **Works with:** Ultra high net worth
- **CRD:** 8224694 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8224694)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MI
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2026)
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.paragoninvesting.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Austin Cavanaugh a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Austin holds no broker registration, and Paragon Investing reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Austin charge for financial advice?

Austin charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does Austin charge?

According to Paragon Investing's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $500,000 asset minimum.

### Where is Austin Cavanaugh based?

Austin Cavanaugh is based in Royal Oak, Michigan.

### Is Austin Cavanaugh registered with the SEC?

Yes. Austin Cavanaugh is registered as an investment adviser representative in MI (CRD 8224694), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Paragon Investing manage?

Paragon Investing reports $138.2M across 445 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Austin Cavanaugh?

Through Austin's website, www.paragoninvesting.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8224694): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.paragoninvesting.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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