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Eric A. Dicken

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CRD#: 5194178
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Eric Andrew Dicken, who also goes by Eric A Dicken, Eric Dicken, was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Eric had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Eric A Dicken | Eric Dicken

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.
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL POSITION: Agent NATURE: Disability Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2018 ADDRESS: PO Box 9394, Des Moines IA 50306, United States DESCRIPTION: Receive compensation for previous policies. May service existing policies but do not solicit new business. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY POSITION: Instructor NATURE: Education INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2013 ADDRESS: West 5th Street, Greenville NC 27858, United States DESCRIPTION: I teach online and in person finance classes at ECU College of Business. HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF GREENVILLE, LLC POSITION: LLC Member NATURE: Owns two rental houses INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 10/01/2016 ADDRESS: 3709 Tucker Drive, Greenville NC 27858, United States DESCRIPTION: I help manage the property, keep receipts, and bookkeeping JAMES MICHAEL NEWMAN POSITION: Non-selling sales assistant to James Newman NATURE: Client Relations/Service INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 85 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 45 START DATE: 03/01/2018 ADDRESS: 1350 E Arlington Blvd, Suite A, Greenville NC 27858, United States DESCRIPTION: I speak with James Newman's clients over the phone and email. I help with paperwork for new accounts and transfers.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 15, 2018 - June 5, 2024

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
GREENVILLE, NC
Past

February 15, 2018 - June 5, 2024

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Greenville, NC
Past

February 15, 2018 - June 5, 2024

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
GREENVILLE, NC
Past

May 10, 2013 - April 14, 2016

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
KINSTON, NC
Past

April 30, 2013 - April 14, 2016

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
KINSTON, NC
Past

May 10, 2010 - April 8, 2013

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
WILLIAMSTON, NC
Past

January 6, 2010 - April 8, 2013

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
WILLIAMSTON, NC
Past

January 14, 2009 - February 25, 2009

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WINTERVILLE, NC
Past

December 7, 2006 - October 2, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
GREENVILLE, NC
Past

November 2, 2006 - October 2, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
GREENVILLE, NC

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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/3/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)

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
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

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