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Robert A. Hardman

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CRD#: 4268357
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Professional summary

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Robert Abb Hardman was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Robert had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

September 25, 2013 - August 12, 2015

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

September 3, 2013 - September 26, 2013

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
LIVONIA, MI
Past

July 17, 2006 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
LIVONIA, MI
Past

July 23, 2004 - December 17, 2004

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DETROIT, MI
Past

May 21, 2004 - July 7, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 4, 2002 - June 3, 2004

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 5, 2001 - September 26, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2001 - September 26, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 6, 2000 - November 9, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 6, 2000 - November 9, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/12/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/5/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 3/8/2012
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/11/2009
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)
LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A 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
Report
09/27/2023
Cover Page
Report
03/29/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

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