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Craig Edmund Lytle

Craig E. Lytle

CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
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CRD#: 2989392
Craig Edmund Lytle

Professional summary

Craig Edmund Lytle, CFP®, who also goes by Craig Lytle, Craig Edmund Lytle, is a registered financial advisor currently at CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Craig has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Craig Lytle | Craig Edmund Lytle

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®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2006

Experience

Current

April 24, 2026 - Present

CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 341081
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
Past

November 3, 2025 - April 24, 2026

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
NEWARK, DE
Past

November 3, 2025 - April 24, 2026

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
NEWARK, DE
Past

August 21, 2020 - November 3, 2025

LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167610
NEWARK, DE
Past

August 21, 2020 - November 3, 2025

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
NEWARK, DE
Past

May 13, 2016 - October 22, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
NEWARK, DE
Past

May 13, 2016 - October 22, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 14, 2011 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

February 14, 2011 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

March 16, 2009 - February 14, 2011

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
Past

January 22, 2009 - February 14, 2011

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
Past

March 6, 2007 - January 15, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
NEW CASTLE, DE
Past

October 4, 2006 - January 15, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW CASTLE, DE
Past

March 3, 2004 - September 26, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
NEWARK, DE
Past

August 5, 2003 - September 26, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEWARK, DE
Past

August 5, 2003 - September 26, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 18, 2000 - August 6, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 9, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 1998 - August 6, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/24/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/16/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/6/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 4/1/2003
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/31/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CF
CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 341081 / SEC#:

Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2026 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Lincoln University, PA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(302) 722-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information

CANDLELIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 341081Lincoln University, PA

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