Specialties
The Argent Firm is an international consulting & advisory firm providing specialized services unique to the complexities of unclaimed property. Argent is recognized for its representation of individuals, estates, small business, corporations, public companies, financial institutions, mutual funds, brokerages, insurance companies and transfer agents, in high-stakes unclaimed property escheatments, recovery claims, audits, arbitration, regulatory matters, and administrative and judicial proceedings.
Our firm's diverse team consists of approximately 500 experienced lawyers, former third party auditors, former state unclaimed property administrators, industry experts, Licensed Private Investigators, Licensed Financial Managers, Accredited Genealogists, Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Public Accountants and Certified Internal Auditors. We regularly represent our clients on complex Escheatment matters using our cross-disciplinary approach, innovative partnerships and world-class experi
History
Established in 2012.
Argent is ranked among the top 100 firms in the nation and California's leading choice for our personalized services focused solely on unclaimed property. Our complete suite of services are strategically designed with proven practices to clients unique circumstances to ensure the best possible outcome.
For more than a decade Argent has been providing customized consulting and advisory services to help our clients avoid costly mistakes that result from non-compliance with state unclaimed property laws and regulations, educating them so they are equipped to make more informed decisions, and by identifying and mitigating risks, implement effective strategies to attain successful legal compliance and achieve their goals.
Meet the Business Owner: Andrew D.
Andrew has over 22 years experience as a California professional licensed private investigator. Prior to Argent, Andrew successfully lead a private investigation business with offices and operations in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New York and Florida, and affiliate operations in Russia, Israel, China and Japan. His firm specialized in sophisticated financial crimes with emphasis in white collar organized crime, identity theft and counterfeit documents. He has been recognized for advancements in corporate espionage and security, hostage negotiations and missing persons cases. He has also operated as victim liaison and consulted with law enforcement agencies on human trafficking, counter-terrorism, organized crime, and cold-case homicide. Andrew developed California's first automotive industry private auto theft task force, Vehicle Investigations Project for Enforcement and Recovery (VIPER), which held the nation's largest stolen vehicle recovery record for over seven years.