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Christopher A. Cokinis

CRD#: 1527389
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Christopher A Cokinis

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christopher A Cokinis, who also goes by Chris Cokinis, Christopher Alex Cokinis, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Christopher had worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 9, Series 14, Series 10, Series 27, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Cokinis | Christopher Alex Cokinis

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

November 12, 2025 - June 25, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
LUTZ, FL
Past

November 7, 2025 - June 25, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
LUTZ, FL
Past

June 16, 2021 - November 10, 2023

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 11, 2021 - November 10, 2023

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 29, 2021 - May 6, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SARASOTA, FL
Past

January 22, 2021 - May 6, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SARASOTA, FL
Past

September 9, 2020 - January 25, 2021

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 9, 2020 - January 25, 2021

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 23, 2018 - October 23, 2019

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

March 21, 2018 - October 23, 2019

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

June 9, 2016 - June 10, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 7, 2016 - March 1, 2018

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
Tampa, FL
Past

February 29, 2016 - February 27, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 20, 2013 - December 31, 2015

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 10, 2013 - December 31, 2015

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 9, 2013 - December 10, 2013

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 22, 2012 - December 5, 2013

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 116083
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 22, 2012 - December 5, 2013

ARGENTUS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45915
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 7, 2003 - February 3, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 3, 2003 - February 3, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 2, 2003 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 2, 2003 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 30, 2001 - August 12, 2002

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 5, 2000 - August 1, 2002

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

September 22, 1997 - September 25, 2000

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 22, 1997 - September 25, 2000

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 17, 1995 - August 27, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 17, 1995 - August 27, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 10, 1994 - April 21, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 7, 1991 - November 16, 1992

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 821
Past

September 24, 1990 - April 22, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 20, 1990 - April 22, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 23, 1989 - March 12, 1990

DRAKE & COMPANY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10148
Past

October 13, 1988 - May 11, 1989

KURK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23098
Past

February 1, 1988 - September 1, 1988

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7739
Past

June 24, 1986 - February 1, 1988

ENGLER-BUDD & COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 1743

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
CMW | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | THE LEGEND GROUP | THE GABOR AGENCY | SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC. | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT | GABOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL DIRECTORS | CREATING AND MANAGING WEALTH

CRD#: 519 / SEC#: 801-14059, 8-14354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/8/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LINCOLN INVESTMENT
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
CMW | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | THE LEGEND GROUP | THE GABOR AGENCY | SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC. | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT | GABOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL DIRECTORS | CREATING AND MANAGING WEALTH

CRD#: 519 / SEC#: 801-14059, 8-14354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3232
Mailing Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 150-mailroom, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone number
(215) 887-8111
Established
Pennsylvania since 08/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,293

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX I BROCHURE (8/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LINCOLN INVESTMENT CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER/OWNER
ALEXANDER, DANIEL SEANEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER4051341
BUETI, ANTHONY CHARLESSENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS & SERVICE/ PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5876104
BURA, KAREN DOUGHERTYVICE-PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER1666006
ESTES, JASON CHRISTOPHEREXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7485210
FLAX, STEVEN NEILEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER5655474
FORST, EDWARD SAMUEL JRELECTED MANAGER/CEO708024
LECKEY, KATHLEEN KINSLOWPRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2447809
MATTSON, MAUREEN ANNEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5952728
MCCARTHY, DIANE MULHERRINEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER/ELECTED MANAGER4923328
MEHROTRA, SHASHISENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER2640875
OBERLIES, SUSAN MARYSENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COUNSEL/SECRETARY3009149

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts201,292
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,904,482,714

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/22/2025
Cover Page
08/28/2024
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

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