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Austin D. Schutz

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CRD#: 2921701
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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.

Austin Dulaney Schutz, who also goes by Austin Dulaney Schultz, Austin D Schutz, was a registered financial professional .

Austin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Austin had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Austin Dulaney Schultz | Austin D Schutz

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
CAMBRIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 10/12/2023 ADDRESS: 1000 North Ashley Drive, Suite 1020, Tampa FL 33602, United States DESCRIPTION: Life insurance sales GUIDEPOINT POSITION: Provide investment industry related knowledge NATURE: Expert network company INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/17/2024 ADDRESS: 675 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York NY 10010, United States DESCRIPTION: Guidepoint will interview me on various topics of interest to investment firms/hedge funds/brokerages/asset management firms. Depending on their assessment of my knowledge on those topics they will then schedule another interview with a consultant who will have a 30 minute-1 hour conversation with me about my experience and knowledge of the topic at hand. They are not a broker dealer or asset management firm, they use securities industry professionals to garner firsthand industry knowledge. INSURANCE SALES POSITION: Independent insurance agent NATURE: Life Insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 02/14/2025 ADDRESS: 100 Wicklowe Road, Lafayette LA 70503, United States DESCRIPTION: Life insurance sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

November 16, 2021 - October 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

October 15, 2021 - October 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

February 27, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

February 26, 2018 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

February 26, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

August 4, 2016 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

December 8, 2015 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 19, 2010 - May 15, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 18, 2010 - August 13, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

June 4, 2009 - June 18, 2010

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
VILLE PLATTE, LA
Past

April 6, 2009 - June 18, 2010

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
VILLE PLATTE, LA
Past

March 30, 2005 - November 3, 2008

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 26, 2000 - November 18, 2003

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/8/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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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
08/28/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

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