Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent, fiduciary wealth management firm. Responsible for more than $35 billion in client assets, Argent provides individuals, families, businesses and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trust and estate administration, investment management, ESOPs, retirement plan consulting, 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.
Families and individuals seeking possible solutions to lower federal taxes during retirement should take a close look at the pros and cons of converting funds from their traditional individual retirement (IRA) account to a Roth IRA. The process, commonly referred to...
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Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in July and increased 8.5% on an annual basis, both less than expected. Monthly prices for Fuel Oil, down -11.0%, and Gasoline, down -7.7%, were the leading decliners. The core rate, which excludes...