Michelle Ash

Michelle Ash is a Managing Partner of Paragon Wealth Strategies in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a Certified Financial Planner®, helping individuals with their estate and retirement planning needs to ensure their futures are provide for. She has also obtained her Masters in Financial Services (MSFS) and is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).

Ms. Ash has a long history in the area of financial planning after graduating with honors from the University of Louisville in Florida. She was an adjunct professor at Florida Community College in Jacksonville and taught various financial courses throughout the years.

Michelle helped co-found the Jacksonville, Florida branch of Householder Group and moved on to establish Paragon Wealth Strategies in 2008, where she was a Managing Partner and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout the years she was also a contributing columnist for the the Jacksonville Business Journal, as well as the Florida Times-Union "Women's Wealth Management" column. 

For many years, Michelle Ash also offered her services as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA) to help clients facing divorce work through the financial aspects of any proposed divorce settlements, analyzing both the short-term and long-term ramifications. Michelle is longer a practicing divorce professional and doesn't assist clients with any divorce issues.

Articles by Michelle Ash

Reasons People Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement - Even though it's not romantic to bring up the subject of prenuptial agreements when you think you've found "The One", it does make financial sense in the long-run. This article discusses the importance of setting some ground rules before you get married, especially if you have children from a previous marriage.

Financially Prepare for a Divorce - Unfortunately, divorce often means a drastic change in finances for most women. That’s why it’s so important to get a handle on your personal finances if you’re thinking about or going through a divorce. These tips can help you get your budget in line so you can reach a financial balance.

Financial Issues to Take Care of after Divorce - Even though the legalities of divorce are over with, there's often a long list of financial clean-up that lies ahead, especially when it comes to your estate. You don't want to accidentally leave your ex as a beneficiary or heir to your estate due to procrastination, so find out what steps you can take to get your financial house in order after the divorce.