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Lestes P. Nivens

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 4381242
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Professional summary

Lestes Parker Nivens, who also goes by Les Nivens, is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Lestes is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Lestes has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Les Nivens

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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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 17, 2016 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 2, 2008 - December 31, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 23, 2006 - November 13, 2007

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 15, 2002 - March 1, 2004

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

November 1, 2001 - April 11, 2002

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 10, 2001 - October 18, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA

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.

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RR
Indiana
(5/1/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/3/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/9/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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