Paragon Capital Management (PCM), a boutique asset manager, has announced the appointment of JC Chong as managing director, senior advisor, bolstering its advisory capabilities in Singapore.

With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Chong’s expertise is expected to benefit the firm’s wealth management and client advisory services.

JC Chong’s career has been marked by his extensive work with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, focusing on wealth preservation, investments, and succession planning.

PCM co-founder, CEO and chief investment officer Paul Lee said: “We are pleased to welcome JC to our team. His addition will address the ongoing demand for independent wealth management services, especially in the wealth preservation and legacy planning space.

“We look forward to leveraging his expertise to better meet the needs of our existing and prospective clients as we continue to provide exceptional service to our clients across Asia.”

Before his new role at Paragon Capital Management, Chong spent a decade at Bank Julius Baer & Co, where he provided seasoned advice to an elite clientele.

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Chong’s journey in the financial sector began at Union Bank of Switzerland in 1993, leading to a “distinguished career” across various leading banks.

His roles have spanned wealth management, private banking, and consumer banking at institutions such as United Overseas Bank, National Australia Bank Asia, and Lloyds TSB Bank.

He also served as a senior relationship manager at Credit Suisse for around ten years, managing relationships with high-net-worth clients in Singapore and Malaysia.

JC Chong is an alumnus of Dalhousie University, where he earned his Master of Business Administration, and Acadia University, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration.

Chong said: “It is a privilege to be working alongside likeminded people who are professional, knowledgeable and client centric. PCM has demonstrated a strong track record over the years and I firmly believe that I can leverage on PCM’s capabilities to deliver the best experience and investment returns for my clients.”

In 2013, United Capital Financial Advisors acquired Paragon Investment Management, establishing its presence in the Pacific Northwest.