Michael R. Jones

ARGENT ADVISORS

RUSTON, LA 71270

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CRD#: 1270369

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Jones

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 7, 2006 - Present

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 500 E. Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

RIA

CRD#: 112028

RUSTON, LA

Past

June 9, 2006 - September 6, 2006

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13787

RUSTON, LA

Past

August 29, 2005 - October 31, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

RUSTON, LA

Past

January 2, 2003 - August 26, 2005

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 30108

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

October 22, 1990 - December 31, 2002

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25624

RUSTON, LA

Past

July 20, 1990 - October 17, 1990

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

March 7, 1989 - June 11, 1990

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 13, 1985 - March 14, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

Past

May 25, 1984 - December 2, 1985

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

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 - (4/6/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Louisiana
(9/8/2006)

IAR

Texas
(4/7/2006)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/31/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/7/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/22/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 28

Date: 12/4/1996

Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/13/1991

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

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

CRD#: 112028 / SEC#: 801-60187

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1609 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201

Mailing Address

Phone number

(318) 324-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,582
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,461,903,002

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/20/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
02/23/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael R. Jones

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/31/2012

Series 66

Date: 6/7/2006

Series 63

Date: 6/22/1984

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1984

Series 28

Date: 12/4/1996

Series 24

Date: 3/13/1991

Current Firm

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

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