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Thomas S. Williams

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CRD#: 7443626
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Sterling Williams, who also goes by Sterling Williams, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2021. Thomas had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sterling Williams

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 01/01/2017 - ACTIVE, TRUST STATED/ ACT IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ MINDEN, LA 2. 05/01/2021 - TATER HILL MINERAL COMPANY/ MINERAL ROYALTY REVENUE/ NOT INVESTMENT RELATED/ %/ GIBSLAND, LA 3. 11/23/2021 - ARGENT INVESTING SERVICES/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ MONROE, LA 4. 12/14/2021 - Argent Advisors, Inc - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date: 12/2021 - 160 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide administrative support to Argent Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2021. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 01/30/2024 - Gibsland Bancshares, Inc - Non-Inv related - Gibsland, LA - For-Profit Board Member - Started: 1/24/2024 - 12 Hrs/Mo During Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 7, 2022 - April 15, 2025

ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112028
RUSTON, LA
Past

February 1, 2022 - July 27, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA
Past

December 15, 2021 - April 29, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

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CRD#: 6413
RUSTON, LA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/26/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/15/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

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 - (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
28

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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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 Accounts2,582
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,461,903,002

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


ARGENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112028

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