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Argent Capital Management

Wealth managementRIA

Clayton, MOCRD 107930Updated

Argent Capital Management is an investment adviser based in Clayton, MO, registered with the SEC since 1998. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and other clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $3.99 billion, as filed on 27 March 2026.

1,160
Clients
$3.19M
AUM per individual client
23
Advisory staff
1
Offices

From Form ADV filed 27 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Argent Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.

Argent Capital Management reports 1,160 clients. They include 877 individual clients, 194 high-net-worth individuals and 47 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 95.3% ($3.8B across 1,151 accounts) are managed with discretion; $186M across 9 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,160 clients
Assets$3.99B
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)76%21%
High-net-worth individuals17%65%
Investment companies<1%4%
Pension and profit-sharing plans1%1%
Charitable organizations4%2%
Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Corporations and other businesses; Other2%6%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
877
Regulatory AUM
$818M
AUM share
20.5%
Avg. per client
$933K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
194
Regulatory AUM
$2.6B
AUM share
65.3%
Avg. per client
$13.4M
Investment companies
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$165M
AUM share
4.1%
Avg. per client
$55M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
15
Regulatory AUM
$49.7M
AUM share
1.2%
Avg. per client
$3.31M
Charitable organizations
Clients
47
Regulatory AUM
$94.1M
AUM share
2.4%
Avg. per client
$2M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$14.6M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$14.6M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
14
Regulatory AUM
$57.1M
AUM share
1.4%
Avg. per client
$4.08M
Other
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$186M
AUM share
4.7%
Avg. per client
$20.7M

Total

Clients
1,160
Regulatory AUM
$3.99B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Argent Capital Management charges 0.65%–1.00% for its Standard Fee Schedule (All Strategies). The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

$0–$1M1.00%
$1M–$3M0.80%
$3M and above0.65%
Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Steven Finerty owns 25% to 50% of Argent Capital Management. The leadership team of Argent Capital Management includes President Logan Finerty, Chief Financial Officer Michelle Washburn and Chief Compliance Officer Suzanne Hammer. It has 23 employees.

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Staff

  • 23 employees
  • 23 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Argent Capital Management LLC· the adviser
  • Steven Finerty

    Control person · since September 1998

    Owns 25% to 50% of Argent Capital Management LLC
  • Kenneth Crawford

    since March 2008

    Owns 10% to 25% of Argent Capital Management LLC
  • Logan Finerty

    Control person · since January 2025

    Owns 10% to 25% of Argent Capital Management LLC
  • Scott Harrison

    since December 2021

    Owns 5% to 10% of Argent Capital Management LLC
  • Kirk McDonald

    since August 2025

    Owns 5% to 10% of Argent Capital Management LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Argent Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $2.91B (March 2021) to $3.99B (March 2026); clients rose from 1,016 to 1,160 and employees were 23 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$3.99B1,160231
Mar 2025March 2025$3.9B1,190241
Jul 2024July 2024$3.43B1,060211
Mar 2023March 2023$3B1,076221
Mar 2022March 2022$3.55B1,064221
Mar 2021March 2021$2.91B1,016221

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Argent Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Missouri · 1 listed address

  • 100 South Brentwood BLVD., Suite 110, ClaytonHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Argent Capital Management LLC
Headquarters
100 South Brentwood BLVD., Suite 110, Clayton, MO 63105
SEC file
801-55903
Founded
1998
Structure
Missouri LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Argent Capital Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($1.28B, 50%) and Commerce Trust ($1.28B, 50%). Argent Capital Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$2.56B
named custodians
  • Commerce TrustCommerce Trust Company · St. Louis, MO · $1.28B50%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Denver, CO · $1.28B50%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Argent Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (99%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $3.17B across 168 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc.. Class A (7.1%), Nvidia Corporation (6.5%) and Amazon.com, Inc.. (5.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks99%
  • Cash1%
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Common questions

How many clients does Argent Capital Management have?

Argent Capital Management has 1,160 clients and manages $3.99 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 877 individual clients, 194 high-net-worth individuals and 47 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 March 2026

What services does Argent Capital Management offer?

Argent Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Argent Capital Management charge?

Argent Capital Management charges 0.65%–1.00% for its Standard Fee Schedule (All Strategies). The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC PART 2A, filed 27 March 2026

Which custodians does Argent Capital Management use?

Argent Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Denver, CO), with $1.28B and Commerce Trust Company (St. Louis, MO), with $1.28B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Argent Capital Management have?

Argent Capital Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 23 employees, and 23 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Argent Capital Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Argent Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 99% exchange-traded equities and 1% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Argent Capital Management?

Argent Capital Management’s direct owners are Steven Finerty, Kenneth Crawford, Scott Harrison, Logan Finerty and Kirk McDonald, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 March 2026

How does Argent Capital Management get paid?

Argent Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Argent Capital Management?

Argent Capital Management’s main office is at 100 South Brentwood BLVD., Suite 110, Clayton, MO 63105. Its phone number is 314-725-6000. Its website is argentcapital.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 27 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 27 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ARGENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC PART 2A, submitted 27 March 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 107930.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 26 March 2021 to 27 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  7. Form 13F-HR, filed 15 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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