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Paul V. Rankin

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Radnor, PA 19087
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CRD#: 1356113
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Professional summary


Paul Vincent Rankin is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 11, 2016 - Present

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 130 N Radnor-chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
BD
CRD#: 145
Radnor, PA
Past

February 8, 2010 - April 5, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 22, 2009 - April 5, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 7, 2008 - September 28, 2009

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 20, 2001 - February 26, 2008

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 26, 2000 - June 8, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 1, 1997 - September 18, 1998

BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17977
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 14, 1997 - October 1, 1997

ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 7730
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 26, 1996 - June 23, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 1995 - September 6, 1996

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 30, 1989 - March 3, 1995

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 15, 1986 - February 10, 1987

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

May 23, 1985 - January 22, 1986

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
Pennsylvania
(4/11/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/4/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
CG EQUITY SALES COMPANY | SAGEMARK CONSULTING, INC. | LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | CIGNA SECURITIES, INC. | CIGNA FINANCIAL ADVISORS,INC.

CRD#: 145 / SEC#: , 8-13431

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 N Radnor-chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
Mailing Address
130 N Radnor-chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
Phone number
(484) 583-6000
Established
Connecticut since 08/03/1967
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
CHRYSSIKOS, PAUL TELEMACSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7263748
FALLER, DANIEL TSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF LFD FINANCE6006570
GIBSON, JASON MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, DISTRIBUTION3081880
KENNEDY, JOHN CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2213083
NEPA, JARED M.SVP, HEAD OF LIFE & MONEYGUARD DISTRIBUTION5157819
OMORUYI, MEGAN VOGTAVP, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7803022
SEIFERT, TIMOTHY JOHNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF RS DISTRIBUTION1577571
SMITH, NANCYSECRETARY6140078

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Company Information


LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145Radnor, PA 19087

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