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History

Dean Mailhes founded the Monroe office in February 1996.

Prior to that date Dean served as the Chief Investment Officer of Central Bank in Monroe. When Central Bank was purchased by a larger bank in 1996, Dean realized the change was not in the best interest of his clients (the purchasing bank was shortly sold to another bank, which was sold again). Dean joined Argent in large part because it gave him the ability to serve clients the way they should be served; local, fee based, and without the pressure to sell in house funds and products!

Vaughn Antley joined Dean Mailhes at the Monroe office in July of 1997. His primary responsibilities were the development and maintenance of client relationships within the Monroe area branch. At that time he was the assistant to Chief Investment Officer of Argent Financial Group in managing client portfolios.

From an initial staff of two, the Monroe Office has grown to nine employees ready to assist you with your financial needs.

THE ARGENT FINANCIAL GROUP HISTORY

Argent Advisors is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Argent Financial Group.

Our heritage goes back to the Ruston State Bank, chartered in the 1930’s. In 1990, The Trust Company of Louisiana was formed as a subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation (successor to Ruston State Bank). In 1991, a management-led buyout took Trust Company of Louisiana independent. In 2000, we became known as Argent Financial Group.

As of December 31, 2021, Argent was responsible for more than $38.7 billion in clients assets and the management of over 3 million mineral acres.