Our Story
About The Paragon Group
Dedicated mergers and acquisitions intermediaries serving Arizona business owners for over 20 years.
Who We Are
The Paragon Group is a boutique mergers and acquisitions advisory firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded by Arnie J Lakeyn, PC, our team consists of award-winning, highly professional individuals with decades of business valuation and business sales experience. We are not a large franchise operation — we are a focused team of specialists who bring personal attention and deep expertise to every engagement.
Arnie J Lakeyn, PC
Principal Broker & M&A Advisor
Principal Broker
Arnie J Lakeyn, PC
Arnie Lakeyn brings over 40 years of experience in business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate to every client engagement. His career spans dozens of industries and hundreds of successful transactions, earning him recognition as one of Arizona's most trusted business brokers.
Arnie holds professional certifications in business valuation and is a member of leading industry associations. His reputation for integrity, discretion, and results has made him the go-to advisor for business owners throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
- 40+ years of business brokerage experience
- Certified business valuation professional
- Award-winning M&A intermediary
- Arizona commercial real estate expertise
- Member of leading industry associations
Our Principles
What We Stand For
Integrity
We operate with complete honesty and transparency in every transaction. Our clients trust us with their most valuable asset — we take that responsibility seriously.
Confidentiality
Every engagement is handled with the utmost discretion. We protect your identity and sensitive business information throughout the entire sale process.
Expertise
Decades of cross-industry experience means we understand the nuances of your business and can position it effectively in the market.
Results
Our track record speaks for itself. We are focused on delivering the outcome you deserve — a successful transaction at the right price.