Argent Financial Group is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Barker as vice president at Argent Retirement Plan Advisors in New Orleans. Barker brings more than 16 years of experience in retirement plans and most recently served as principal and director of new business at Retirement Strategies Group.
In his new role, Barker will report directly to Mark Milton, senior vice president & institutional services manager, and president of Argent Retirement Plan Advisors. He will be responsible for managing fiduciary compliance and providing investment advisory services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.
“Todd is the ideal choice to oversee our market,” said Milton. “His extensive expertise in retirement plan design and implementation to compliance and regulatory requirements makes him a valuable asset. I’m excited for our team and clients to experience the benefits of his leadership.”
Barker earned his bachelor’s degree in arts from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the National Institute of Pension Administrators and the Society for Human Resource Management, where he holds the professional designations of Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). He is also an active member of the Association of Employee Benefit Planners of New Orleans and NOLA SHRM.
“I was drawn to Argent for its team-oriented culture and strong focus on client satisfaction,” said Barker. “Joining such a reputable company with a commitment to excellence is incredibly motivating, and I’m eager to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of our New Orleans office.”
About Argent Retirement Plan Advisors
Argent Retirement Plan Advisors, part of the Argent Financial Group family of companies, offers investment and fiduciary services exclusively to sponsors of retirement plans. Since 2008, Argent has been providing plan sponsors with unbiased advice and transparency with the goal of improving participant outcomes. For more information, visit www.argent401k.com.
About Argent Financial Group
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent client asset services firm offering individuals, families, businesses, and institutions wealth management, asset management, and asset servicing. The firm is responsible for more than $85 billion in client assets. Formed in 1990 in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent can trace its roots back to 1930. For more information, visit www.ArgentFinancial.com.
