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Kara L. Kidney

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Radnor, PA 19087
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CRD#: 4622816
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Professional summary


Kara Leigh Kidney, who also goes by Kara L Kidney, Kara Michor, is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Kara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kara has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Kara L Kidney | Kara Michor

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 16, 2024 - Present

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 130 N Radnor-chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
BD
CRD#: 145
Radnor, PA
Past

October 16, 2009 - December 10, 2024

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
San Diego, CA
Past

October 16, 2009 - December 10, 2024

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 25, 2008 - June 19, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
GLENDALE, CA
Past

March 19, 2008 - June 19, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
GLENDALE, CA
Past

April 26, 2005 - March 3, 2008

ALLSPRING FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110841
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

April 11, 2005 - March 3, 2008

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

February 13, 2003 - April 11, 2005

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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
California
(12/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/25/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145Radnor, PA 19087

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