Argent Financial Group has been ranked No. 19 on the 2026 LSU ROARING20, which recognizes the highest revenue-generating LSU graduate-owned or -led companies, and No. 44 on the 2026 LSU100, which recognizes the fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or -led companies.

Together, the two programs celebrate the success of LSU graduates and give them a forum to share business lessons and guidance with the next generation of LSU entrepreneurs.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent Financial Group is a leading, independent, fiduciary wealth management firm responsible for more than $180 billion in client assets across more than 44 locations nationwide. 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, ESOPs, funeral and cemetery trusts, charitable organization administration, and oil and gas (mineral) management.

Argent is led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kyle McDonald, who earned his Juris Doctor from LSU Law School and his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana Tech University.

McDonald said, “Any success or recognition that Argent achieves is the result of the efforts and competency of our professional staff. Our first LSU100 listing came over a decade ago, and this is our first year on the LSU ROARING20. Both reflect the service our staff provides to our growing client base. We are very honored to be included on both lists.”

About Argent Financial Group
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent client asset services firm offering individuals, families, businesses, and institutions wealth management, asset management, and asset servicing. The firm is responsible for more than $180 billion in client assets. Formed in 1990 in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent can trace its roots back to 1930. For more information, visit www.ArgentFinancial.com.