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Welcome to the Paragon Financial Partners podcast. Our goal is to provide you with timely commentary and insights regarding long-term investing, wealth management, and your money mindset.
Episodes

Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
13 min
With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates and markets in decline, you might be wondering what is going on? Hit the play button and tune in as Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss rates, markets, and the economy in our September market update.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Sep 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
13 min
Is my 401k at risk if I get sued? Is my IRA at risk if I get sued? What happens to my retirement account in bankruptcy? In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss the creditor protections covering your retirement accounts.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022
10 min
With real-estate markets having peaked many investors are now considering selling off some of their properties, but with highly appreciated real-estate prices the liability of high capital gains taxes is a real concern. In this episode, Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss the possibility of deferring capital gains taxes with the combination of a 1031 exchange and a Delaware statutory trust.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Jul 7, 2022
Jul 7, 2022
10 min
In this episode of the Paragon Podcast Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss a few ideas to help investors deal with both rising rates and rising inflation - a combination we have not seen since the 1970's.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
13 min
The first half of 2022 has been the worst start for equity markets since the 1970's. Tune in to the latest episode of the Paragon Podcast to hear Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza give an update on the current state of the markets - how we got here, what's happening, and where it could go.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
15 min
What's happening with financial markets in 2022? The reality is - everything. Tune in to the latest episode of the Paragon Podcast to hear Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza give an update on the current state of the markets.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Apr 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022
11 min
If you have an IRA with a large balance, then you need to listen to this episode. Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss the impacts of the SECURE Act and its most recent rule change on your IRA and IRA beneficiaries.
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
9 min
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
13 min
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.

Oct 1, 2021
Oct 1, 2021
6 min
Paragon Financial Partners
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: (310) 557-1515
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.
