Dave Young is a wealth advisor, former Mayor of Orem, and Founder of Paragon Wealth Management. For 38 years, he has helped families navigate their most critical financial transitions with discipline, clarity, and a long-term stewardship mindset.
David Young’s unique perspective comes from leading both in the boardroom and in public service. He has applied the same principles of fiscal discipline, transparent communication, and long-term thinking to both managing family wealth and governing a thriving city.
Dave Young lives in Orem with his wife, Cathy. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. When not advising clients or writing, David enjoys outdoor adventures and travel, experiences that continue to inform his philosophy on building lives of significance and impact.
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Audobook Coming in May 2026
Dave Young is excited to announce that Hunting for True Wealth will be available in audiobook format in May 2026. Narrated by the author himself, the audiobook will bring Dave Young’s insights and stories to life in an accessible, engaging format.
About the Book
Hunting for True Wealth is more than a guide to financial planning—it’s a roadmap for building a life of purpose, prosperity, and lasting impact.
Drawing from nearly four decades of advising families through their most significant financial transitions, David Young shares the principles that have guided countless clients toward clarity, confidence, and long-term wealth. This book explores what it truly means to be prosperous—not just in bank accounts, but in relationships, legacy, and the values we pass on to future generations.
Dave Young writes with the perspective of someone who has guided families through retirement planning, inheritances, estate planning, and business transitions. He brings the same disciplined approach that earned him recognition as a 15-time Best of State Investment Advisor and helped him lead the city of Orem to its first-ever AAA bond rating.
What You’ll Discover:
- The difference between accumulating wealth and building true prosperity
- How to navigate major financial transitions with confidence and clarity
- Principles for creating a legacy that extends beyond financial assets
- The stewardship mindset that connects personal finances to broader life purpose
- Strategies for aligning your financial choices with your deepest values