Kathy C. Easley

ARGENT ADVISORS

Ruston, LA 71270

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CRD#: 2650811

Professional summary

Kathy Cook Easley, who also goes by Mary Kathryn Cook, Kathy Cook Hopkins, Mary Kathryn Hopkins, Kathy Cook Vann, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Ruston, Louisiana and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ruston, Louisiana.

Kathy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Kathy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mary Kathryn Cook | Kathy Cook Hopkins | Mary Kathryn Hopkins | Kathy Cook Vann

Other business activities

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1. 10/19/2011: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. - HYBRID RIA - ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATOR - (HYBRID) ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. 2. 3/1/2012: DBA ONLY - ARGENT INVESTING SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 27, 2020 - Present

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 112028

Ruston, LA

Current

October 11, 2011 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

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

RIA

CRD#: 6413

RUSTON, LA

Past

October 8, 2020 - November 2, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

March 12, 2010 - October 11, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

RUSTON, LA

Past

January 3, 2007 - April 6, 2010

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7297

RUSTON, LA

Past

January 2, 2003 - December 31, 2006

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 30108

RUSTON, LA

Past

August 20, 1996 - December 31, 2002

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25624

RUSTON, LA

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

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(10/6/2023)

Arkansas
(10/11/2011)

California
(4/17/2017)

Colorado
(1/3/2014)

Florida
(10/11/2011)

Illinois
(4/28/2017)

Kentucky
(10/18/2019)

Louisiana
(10/11/2011)

IAR

Louisiana
(11/5/2020)

Mississippi
(10/11/2011)

New Mexico
(8/27/2019)

New York
(10/11/2011)

Ohio
(1/25/2017)

Pennsylvania
(1/26/2017)

South Carolina
(2/9/2017)

Tennessee
(3/31/2014)

Texas
(10/11/2011)

IAR

Texas
(10/27/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/6/2020

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/25/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

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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Kathy C. Easley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kathy Cook Easley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/6/2020

Series 63

Date: 9/25/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1996

FINRA

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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