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Kris Krikorian

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 4400518
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Professional summary

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

Kris is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kris has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 5, 2025 - Present

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1301 S. Harrison, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
BD
CRD#: 145
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

July 26, 2021 - June 2, 2025

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

July 13, 2015 - July 6, 2021

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

BD
CRD#: 26249
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

July 13, 2012 - September 23, 2014

NEWPORT GROUP CONSULTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140944
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

February 23, 2009 - March 23, 2011

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

February 23, 2009 - March 23, 2011

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 13, 2007 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 13, 2007 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 10, 2007 - November 16, 2007

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 17, 2006 - November 16, 2007

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 4, 2006 - November 16, 2007

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 17, 2004 - October 13, 2005

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 19, 2001 - February 2, 2004

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

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
California
(6/10/2025)
RR
Nevada
(6/11/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/2003
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: 7/13/2015
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/5/2002
General Securities 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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