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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
30 years
Location
Ruston, LA 71270
Argent Advisors, Inc.
Team
Kathy Easley is a financial advisor with Argent Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Argent Financial since 2002 and LPL Financial LLC since 2011. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion on a discretionary basis for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and municipal advisory consulting, utilizing a range of active and passive investment strategies and affiliated sub-advisors.
Based on Argent Advisors, Inc.
Based on Argent Advisors, Inc.
Fixed financial planning fees typically range between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on scope and professional.
$0 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,000+: 0.70% $0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% $1,000,000+: 1.25% $0 - $10,000,000: 0.20% $10,000,000 - $20,000,000: 0.175% $20,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.15% $25,000,000+: Negotiated $0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.80% $2,000,000+: 0.50% $0+: 0.50%
Clients may engage certain representatives as registered representatives of LPL Financial Corporation to implement recommendations on a commission basis; commissions vary, and commissions are only charged if client chooses commission products.
Financial planning and consulting services hourly rate generally $150 per hour.
Minimum fee: Generally requires an annual minimum fee of $350 for accounts custodied at Argent Trust Company (ATC). The firm may waive or reduce minimum fees at its discretion. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees generally $150 per hour or between $1,000 and $5,000 fixed fees, negotiable.
Ruston, LA
500 E Reynolds
Ruston LA 71270
Advisors at this office
9
Louisiana · Texas
30 years of industry experience
Argent Advisors, Inc.
2020 - Present • 6 years
Ruston, LA
LPL Financial LLC
2011 - Present • 15 years
Ruston, LA
Argent Financial
2002 - Present • 24 years
Ruston, LA
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Series 63, Series 65
Ruston, LA
Pindex Advisors, LLC
Stephen Rodgers is the sole advisor at Pindex Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 36 years of industry experience. He has led Pindex Advisors since 2006. PenDex Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary portfolio management and commission-based trading programs. The firm employs market-timing techniques alongside fundamental and technical analysis, supporting strategies such as short-term trading, margin, short sales, and options.
Series 65
Ruston, LA
Oakwater Financial
Thomas Bates is a financial advisor with Oakwater Financial Advisors LLC in Ruston, Louisiana. He holds a Series 65 license and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was a CPA and partner at Oakwater Financial Group LLC, a tax and accounting firm he co-owns with his father. He also provides contract CFO and management consulting services through Oakwater Financial LLC. Oakwater Financial Advisors LLC offers investment portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a range of strategies including options and short-selling, and advises across various investment vehicles, combining pension consulting with alternative investments and insurance products.
Series 65
Ruston, LA
Argent Advisors, Inc.
Lucius Mc Gehee Jr. is a financial advisor with Argent Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Argent Advisors since 2018 and has a long career with affiliated entities, including Argent Trust Company since 1990, where he serves as Executive Vice President. Mc Gehee is also involved in charitable grant-making as a trustee of the McGehee Foundation and a board member of the Argent Foundation, as well as in local economic development through his role on the Industrial Development Board of Lincoln Parish. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and municipal advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative products across various model portfolios.
Series 65
Ruston, LA
Argent Advisors, Inc.
Lucius Mc Gehee III is a financial advisor at Argent Advisors, Inc. in Ruston, LA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the Argent organization since 2020, including roles at Argent Financial Group and Argent Trust Company. His career also includes experience at Kanakuk Kamps and Louisiana Tech University. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion on a discretionary basis for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative products, supported by both active and passive management.
CFP®
Ruston, LA
Argent Advisors, Inc.
Matthew Moore is a CFP® professional with five years of experience, currently serving at Argent Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior roles include work at Argent Financial Group and the Lincoln Parish School Board. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of the Ruston Chess Knights, a local chess club. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion on a discretionary basis for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and municipal advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies including active and passive allocation, derivatives, and direct indexing.
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Ruston, LA
Argent Advisors, Inc.
Michael Jones is a financial advisor with Argent Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years with Argent Advisors and Argent Trust. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an LLC involved in oil and gas production and exploration. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and municipal advisory consulting, using a range of investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative products.
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