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John Ciocari

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 4159196
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Professional summary

John Ciocari is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.
JOHN CIOCARI WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 CATEGORY: FINANCIAL COACH INVESTMENT RELATED: NO TITLE: COACH DUTIES: PROVIDING HIGH-LEVEL COACHING IN PERSONAL FINANCE. START DATE: 10/31/23 HOURS PER MONTH: 20 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

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None

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 11, 2011 - May 8, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
Radnor, PA
Past

September 28, 2011 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

February 12, 2010 - March 22, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

February 12, 2010 - September 13, 2011

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 24, 2008 - February 25, 2011

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 24, 2008 - December 31, 2012

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 5, 2007 - June 5, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 5, 2007 - June 5, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 25, 2004 - June 5, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3248
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 24, 2004 - June 5, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 26, 2000 - June 22, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/2/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/21/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/21/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
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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