Paradigm Advisors, LLC

Kathleen Hood is a financial advisor with Paradigm Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Harbor Light Planning and NorthWestern Mutual, as well as eight years with Handy Dandy Homes LLC. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and personal tax return preparation. The firm uses a passive, model-based investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified ETFs and emphasizes continuous planning through retainer arrangements and client education.

William Dunk is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Paradigm Advisors, LLC since 1995. Based in Dallas, TX, he is one of three advisors at the firm. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive and targeted financial planning, and personal tax return preparation through a third-party provider, employing a passive, model-based investment approach with a focus on low-cost, diversified ETFs.

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 management at a Dallas-based family office before venturing into non-traditional investment strategies and founding Paradigm, where we successfully managed alternative investments for over two decades. I received a Masters of Accountancy with a concentration in Taxation and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Tennessee. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). When I'm not helping others plan for their future, I'm enjoying time with family and friends. My favorite activities include walking, bridge, savoring good food and wine and traveling anywhere and everywhere...connecting with others along the way while I explore local cultures.

Alexander Gass is a financial advisor at Paradigm Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience at AlixPartners, Alvarez and Marsal, and KPMG prior to joining Paradigm Advisors in 2026. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a passive, model-based investment approach with primarily low-cost, broadly diversified ETFs and offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and personal tax return preparation through a third-party provider.