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Patrick Joseph Hoffman SR.

Patrick J. Hoffman

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 2613816
Patrick Joseph Hoffman SR.

Professional summary


Patrick Joseph Hoffman SR., CFP®, who also goes by Pat Hoffman, Patrick J Hoffman, Patrick Hoffman, is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Patrick is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Patrick has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Pat Hoffman | Patrick J Hoffman | Patrick Hoffman

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1301 S Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
BD
CRD#: 145
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

October 3, 2023 - May 8, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
AUDUBON, PA
Past

October 3, 2023 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 22, 2023 - July 24, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

March 22, 2023 - July 24, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

July 14, 2021 - April 5, 2023

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

July 14, 2021 - April 5, 2023

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

November 13, 2019 - July 16, 2021

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
Malvern, PA
Past

November 13, 2019 - July 16, 2021

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

June 4, 2018 - October 21, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

June 4, 2018 - October 21, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

December 19, 2005 - April 11, 2018

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 2005 - April 11, 2018

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 30, 2005 - December 19, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 28, 2005 - December 1, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 18, 2005 - June 6, 2005

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 27314
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

December 18, 2001 - June 6, 2005

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27314
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 29, 2000 - April 8, 2005

RORER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104575
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 12, 1997 - July 26, 1999

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 30, 1995 - June 6, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/11/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 145Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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