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Michael Jones

41 Years of Experience
5 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Michael Jones is a registered investment advisor at Argent Advisors, INC., based in Monroe, LA, with 41 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,420 clients with $1.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12 advisors
Number of Clients
1,420 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.0M average
Assets Under Management
$1.5B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$350

Argent Advisors offers investment management services with fees based on a percentage of the value of your portfolio. The fees vary depending on the account type and the amount you invest.

Standard Portfolio Management:

  • First $500,000: 1.25% per year
  • Next $500,000: 1.00% per year
  • Next $1,000,000: 0.90% per year
  • Over $2,000,000: 0.70% per year

Dynamic Asset Models:

  • First $1,000,000: 1.50% per year
  • Over $1,000,000: 1.25% per year plus $20/month operations fee

Prime Dynamic:

  • First $1,000,000: 1.50% per year
  • Over $1,000,000: 1.25% per year

Public Funds Management:

  • First $10,000,000: 0.20% per year
  • Next $10,000,000: 0.175% per year
  • Over $20,000,000: 0.15% per year
  • Over $25,000,000: Negotiated

American Funds – Active Portfolio:

  • First $500,000: 1.00% per year
  • Next $500,000: 0.90% per year
  • Next $500,000: 0.80% per year
  • Over $2,000,000: 0.50% per year

Passive Portfolio:

  • All: 0.50% per year

Accounts custodied at Argent Trust Company are subject to a $240 base fee. Accounts custodied at Fidelity are subject to a $60 annual base fee. There is a minimum annual fee of $350 for accounts custodied at Argent Trust Company.

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Location

1609 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201

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History

Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
September 2001
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
December 2000
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 1999
Settled
Customer Dispute
February 1996
Settled
Regulatory
December 1993
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is a partner in ALWRIGHT LLC, which invests in oil and gas production and leasing, dedicating minimal time to it. He also holds life and health insurance licenses but has never solicited or sold a policy. Additionally, Michael is a member of TAP Resources, spending a few hours per week analyzing drilling opportunities and allocating resources.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Argent Advisors, INC.
April 2006 - Present · 20 yrs
Previous Registrations
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
June 2006 - September 2006 · 3 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
August 2005 - October 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Samco Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2003 - August 2005 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Argent Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 1990 - December 2002 · 12 yrs 2 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
July 1990 - October 1990 · 3 mos
Prudential-Bache Securities INC.Broker
March 1989 - June 1990 · 1 yr 3 mos
Painewebber IncorporatedBroker
December 1985 - March 1989 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P.Broker
May 1984 - December 1985 · 1 yr 7 mos
State Registrations2 states
LATX
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Exams
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