Ruston, LA-based Argent Financial Group and its newly-created subsidiary, Argent Trust, have named Meredith Strutt Mighty as business development officer, responsible for client development and relationship management for individual and institutional clients.

Mighty joins from APG, a small family office services company which she co-founded in 2006. She started her career in 2002 as a research associate and client service representative at Legg Mason Capital Management.

AFG acquired Greenville, SC-based East Broad Trust Company at the start of May. The move widened its geographical reach and expanded its trust administration and wealth management services. The newly-combined firm operates in South Carolina under the brand name Argent Trust.

Argent Financial Group is responsible for over $5.8 billion in client assets and offers individuals, families and businesses an array of wealth counsel and asset management services. Argent Trust provides personal trust, employee benefit and institutional services in Louisiana and throughout the South.