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Michael Ray Jones

ARGENT ADVISORS
RUSTON, LA
·CRD# 1270369·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Ray Jones, who also goes by Mike Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Ruston, Louisiana. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Jones

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 112028
RIA
500 East Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270
April 7, 2006 - Present
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
RIA
Ruston, LA
June 9, 2006 - September 6, 2006
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
BD
Ruston, LA
August 29, 2005 - October 31, 2007
SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 30108
BD
Phoenix, AZ
January 2, 2003 - August 26, 2005
ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 25624
BD
Ruston, LA
October 22, 1990 - December 31, 2002
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
July 20, 1990 - October 17, 1990
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
March 7, 1989 - June 11, 1990
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
December 13, 1985 - March 14, 1989
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
May 25, 1984 - December 2, 1985

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Current Firm

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ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. | ARGENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 112028 / SEC#: 801-60187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2001 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

500 East Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

Phone Number

(318) 251-5800

# of Employees

27

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/19/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,888

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,713,265,623

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025Cover PageReport
01/27/2025Cover PageReport
03/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) ALWRIGHT LLC-THIS IS A LA LLC WHICH EXIST TO PURCHASE WORKING INTEREST IN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AS WELL AS LEASING PROPERTY FOR FUTURE EXPLORATION. I AM A 1/3 PARTICIPANT IN THIS LLC. ALWRIGHT BEGAN AROUND 1998 AND TAKES UP LESS THAN 5% OF MY BUSINESS ACTIVITY TIME. IN COME FROM THIS CAN VARY FROM $20K AND UP DEPENDING ON ACTIVITY. ALWRIGHT IS NOT DOING BUSINESS AS A D/B/A. MY ROLE IS THAT OF PARTNER. 2) INSURANCE LICENSES (LIFE & HEALTH) AND AM APPOINT WITH MUTUAL TRUST LIFE INSURANCE CO THROUGH I HAVE NEVER SOLICITED FOR THEM OR SOLD A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY THROUGH THEM. 3) TAP RESOURCES; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1600 EAST GEORGIA AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270; EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS; MEMBER; 06/2017; APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ANALYZE DRILLING OPPORTUNITIES AND ALLOCATE RESOURCES.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. | ARGENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 112028 / SEC#: 801-60187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Louisiana
(9/8/2006)
IAR
Texas
(4/7/2006)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2012About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 28 — Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 28 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1991About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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