James Sargent has been an investment adviser representative at Garrett Wealth Advisory Group since December 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Sargent studied at Abilene Christian University.
Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC is a Weatherford, TX firm with $970M under management, 798 clients and 19 advisers across 4 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Chris Sargent is Director of Financial Planning and Wealth Advisor of BentOak Capital, where he works with clients and oversees the firm's financial planning process and employer retirement plan initiatives. He has been part of the investment and financial planning industry since 2004, with experience in holistic financial planning, charitable planning, estate planning and heritage planning.
James Sargent’s longest registration is the current one, 6 years at Garrett Wealth Advisory Group since 2019. Before joining Garrett Wealth Advisory Group in 2019, James Sargent was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC.
- Bentoak CapitalCurrent– present · 6 yearsWeatherford, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 173563
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 4 yearsSouthlake, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Wells Fargo Investments, LLC– · 1 yearSan Angelo, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10582
Professional designations
Listed by Garrett Wealth Advisory Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®)
- Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Sargent is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since December 2019.
- TexasSince 4 December 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 7 April 2015 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 March 2015 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 30 June 2005 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 12 August 2004 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 20 July 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Christopher Sargent
- CRD
- 4809694
- Firm
- Garrett Wealth Advisory Group · CRD 173563
- Office
- 201 FT. WORTH HWY., Weatherford, TX 76086
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bentoakcapital.com
Where does James Sargent work?
James Sargent is an investment adviser representative registered through Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC since December 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Sargent a financial advisor?
Yes. James Sargent has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Garrett Wealth Advisory Group since December 2019.
How many years of experience does James Sargent have?
James Sargent has 14 years in the financial industry, since May 2012, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has James Sargent passed?
James Sargent has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 2004. FINRA credited James Sargent with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did James Sargent work before Garrett Wealth Advisory Group?
Before Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, James Sargent was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, April 2015 to November 2019; Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, July 2005 to May 2007.
Where is James Sargent based?
James Sargent’s registered office is in Weatherford, TX.
Is James Sargent registered with FINRA?
No. James Sargent has no current broker registration.
Is James Sargent a CFP?
Garrett Wealth Advisory Group lists James Sargent with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify James Sargent’s record?
Search CRD 4809694 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Sargent’s full registration record.
