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James H. Paxton

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Radnor, PA 19087
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CRD#: 1385279
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Professional summary

James Howard Paxton JR is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 9, 2012 - Present

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

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

February 10, 2010 - December 31, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

February 3, 2010 - November 2, 2012

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 7, 2000 - January 15, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 16, 1989 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 14, 1985 - January 15, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
PORTLAND, OR

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Arizona
(11/27/2012)
RR
California
(4/14/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/24/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/2/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/14/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 11/4/1989
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/5/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 5/10/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
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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