Barry M. Guinn

ARGENT ADVISORS

Ruston, LA 71270

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CRD#: 4134338

Professional summary

Barry Michael Guinn is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Ruston, Louisiana and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ruston, Louisiana.

Barry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Barry 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

None

Other business activities

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1. 10/19/2011: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - (HYBRID) ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. - TIME SPENT 75%. 2. 11/22/2011: TRUST DEPARTMENT - ARGENT TRUST - ARGENT TRUST IS A NATIONALLY CHARGED INDEPENDENT TRUST COMPANY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRUST SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS. - 5% OF TIME SPENT. 3. 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

July 20, 2006 - Present

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 500 East Reynolds Drive, 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

January 16, 2018 - December 31, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

RUSTON, LA

Past

August 29, 2005 - October 11, 2011

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

November 14, 2002 - December 31, 2002

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25624

RUSTON, LA

Past

March 17, 2000 - December 6, 2002

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

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
(10/3/2024)

Arkansas
(10/11/2011)

Connecticut
(2/23/2021)

District of Columbia
(3/15/2024)

Florida
(10/11/2011)

Georgia
(10/11/2011)

IAR

Louisiana
(8/31/2006)

Louisiana
(10/11/2011)

Massachusetts
(5/9/2019)

Mississippi
(10/11/2011)

North Carolina
(10/11/2011)

Ohio
(12/7/2012)

Pennsylvania
(5/19/2016)

South Carolina
(9/24/2018)

Tennessee
(6/13/2025)

IAR

Texas
(7/20/2006)

Texas
(10/11/2011)

Vermont
(9/9/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/3/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/29/2000

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: 3/16/2000

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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Barry M. Guinn

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Barry Michael Guinn's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

ARGENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/3/2008

Series 63

Date: 3/29/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/16/2000

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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