Argent Trust Company, a subsidiary of Argent Financial Group, announced today that Jesse Loyo has been promoted to senior compliance officer.
As senior compliance officer, Loyo will work to ensure that Argent and its employees follow all industry guidelines and procedures and will be responsible for all aspects of compliance for the company. Loyo will continue to be based in the San Antonio office and will report directly to Chief Compliance Officer Amy Rhodes.
“In the past decade, Jesse has demonstrated his commitment to Argent and our clients. He has been a valuable member of our team, and this promotion is well-deserved,” said Rhodes. “We are excited to see how Jesse continues to grow in his new role.”
Loyo joined Argent in 2012 as a wealth management administrator and business operations coordinator. He was promoted to middle office administrator in 2017 and senior middle office administrator in 2018. As senior middle office administrator, Loyo’s responsibilities included managing databases, maintaining customer communications and monitoring compliance with processes, policies and procedures.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Argent as senior compliance officer,” said Loyo. “I am eager to lead the team’s compliance efforts and look forward to expanding the ways I can best serve our clients – ensuring that all regulatory compliance and risk issues are properly handled.”
Loyo is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in business management.
About Argent Financial Group
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent, fiduciary wealth management firm. Responsible for more than $40 billion in client assets, Argent provides individuals, families, businesses and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trust and estate planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting and administration, 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. For more information, visit www.ArgentFinancial.com.
