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Joshua I. Scher

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 4122282
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Professional summary


Joshua Isaac Scher, CFP®, who also goes by Joshua I Scher, is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Joshua is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joshua has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Joshua I Scher

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

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 26, 2023 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 19, 2017 - December 20, 2022

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 12, 2005 - July 24, 2017

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 24, 2005 - December 7, 2005

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

January 15, 2002 - October 24, 2005

C. J. M. PLANNING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5698
POMPTON LAKES, NJ
Past

November 30, 2000 - January 2, 2002

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 17, 2000 - October 10, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Delaware
(5/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(1/27/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Disclosures


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Company Information


LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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