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Laurie Parks, CPA

Chief Financial Officer, Argent Financial Group

Chief of Staff, Argent Financial Group

M.A. (Accounting), Mississippi State University
B.S. (Accounting), Mississippi State University

Laurie joined Argent full time in 2005 after initially consulting with the firm at the request of the leadership team. Her successful contributions on a variety of strategic projects led to her appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Today, she also serves as Chief of Staff, providing coordination and support to Argent’s executive team.

A Certified Public Accountant, Laurie brings a strong background in corporate planning, financial forecasting and analysis, facilities and capital management, executive reporting, and internal audit. Prior to her time at Argent, she served as a Senior Manager at KPMG.

Outside of work, Laurie is actively involved in her community. She volunteers as a reader for elementary-aged children through United Way and supports her children’s school through various initiatives.

Laurie and her husband are proud parents of two children.

Ruston

500 E Reynolds Dr., Ruston, LA 71270

(318) 251-5800

500 E Reynolds Dr., Ruston, LA 71270

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Trusts & Estate Planning

Trusts & Estate Planning

With over 30 years of expertise serving as sole trustee, co-trustee, successor trustee and directed trustee for thousands of clients, Argent can expertly serve the multi-generational wealth preservation and transfer needs of your family.

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Wealth Management

Our expert wealth advisors can assist with preserving and growing wealth through tax and risk management, planning for the transfer of wealth, carrying out philanthropic goals and consulting on the preservation of family vision and preparing heirs.

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