Originally published on SHRM.org on November 8, 2019
Chris Shankle
For plan sponsors, managing retirement plans has become an increasingly complex process. Chris Shankle, managing director with ArgentRetirement Plan Advisors, provided SHRM.org with some advice on how to fix mistakes early to minimize the financial impact.
Read more about what Chris had to say here.
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent, fiduciary-based wealth management firm. Responsible for more than $65 billion in client assets, Argent provides individuals, families, businesses and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trusts and estate planning, custody and escrow, investment management, retirement plan consulting and administration, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), funeral and cemetery trusts, charitable organization administration, oil and gas (mineral) management and other unique financial services. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent was formed in 1990 and traces its roots back to 1930.
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