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    "https://facebook.com/people/Argent-Capital-Management/61575353587991",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/argent-capital-management",
    "https://x.com/ArgentCapMgt",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107930",
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  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/argent-capital-management-llc-clayton-mo-107930",
  "display_name": "Argent Capital Management LLC",
  "summary": "Argent Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Clayton, MO, registered since 1998, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Argent Capital Management LLC (CRD 107930): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Argent Capital Management LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Argent Capital Management LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Argent Capital Management LLC located?",
      "a": "Argent Capital Management LLC's principal office is in Clayton, MO, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Argent Capital Management LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Argent Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1998. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 107930."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Argent Capital Management LLC manage?",
      "a": "Argent Capital Management LLC reports $3,987,501,445 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (95% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Argent Capital Management LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Argent Capital Management LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $2,906,439,382 in the October 2021 data and $3,987,501,445 in the October 2026 data, up 37%. Total employees: 22 in October 2021 and 23 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Argent Capital Management LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (877); high net worth individuals (194); charitable organizations (47)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Argent Capital Management LLC use?",
      "a": "Argent Capital Management LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Commerce Bancshares, Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Argent Capital Management LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107930"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Argent Capital Management LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 24 to 23. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 24 to 23.",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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  "custodians_note": "Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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