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Stephen R. Braddock
ARGENT ADVISORS
Ruston, LA 71270
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CRD#: 5996526
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Professional summary
Stephen Randall Braddock, who also goes by Randy Braddock, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Ruston, Louisiana and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ruston, Louisiana.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Stephen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Randy Braddock
Other business activities
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1. 12/02/2015 - Argent Investing Services - INV REL - 500 East Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - START 10/09/2015 - 80% TIME SPENT 2. 02/26/2016 - Argent Advisors, Inc. - INV REL - 500 East Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270 - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - START Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - 64 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING - I serve as an Investment Advisor Representative for Argent Advisors, Inc. 3. 3/10/2016: Argent Trust Company - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Financial Institution Duty - Started 02/26/2016 - 16 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Trust Officer. 4. 11/18/2016: Argent Insurance Services - Investment Related - 500 East Reynolds Drive, Ruston, LA 71270 & At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 10/26/16 - 60 Hours Per Month/40 Hours During Securities Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 8, 2016 - Present
ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 500 East Reynolds Dr, Ruston, LA 71270RIA
CRD#: 112028
Ruston, LA
Current
January 26, 2016 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 500 E Reynolds Dr., Ruston, LA 71270RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA
Past
September 10, 2025 - October 23, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA
Past
April 5, 2018 - June 11, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA
Past
February 5, 2016 - February 8, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AA
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.RR
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
RR
Alabama(7/9/2016)
RR
Arkansas(2/1/2021)
RR
California(11/20/2019)
RR
Colorado(5/10/2023)
RR
Florida(12/20/2016)
RR
Georgia(7/9/2016)
RR
Kansas(8/2/2023)
RR
Kentucky(11/29/2017)
RR
Louisiana(1/26/2016)
IAR
Louisiana(2/8/2016)
RR
Mississippi(7/19/2016)
RR
New York(1/25/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(9/6/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee(7/9/2016)
RR
Texas(2/5/2016)
IAR
Texas(10/26/2020)
RR
Virginia(4/30/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AA
ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.
ARGENT ADVISORS, INC. | ARGENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
CRD#: 112028 / SEC#: 801-60187
RIA
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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
28
SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)
Documents
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 | ||
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 03/27/2024 | ||
| 02/23/2023 |
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Company Information
ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 112028Ruston, LA 71270TRUST BUT VERIFY
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