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John C. Fink

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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CRD#: 6789136
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Professional summary


John Christian Fink IV, who also goes by John Christian Fink, is a registered financial professional currently at LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Christian Fink

Other business activities


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Multiline insurance agent affiliated with Horace Mann Service Corp.; offering property, casualty, health and life products.

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Certified licenses


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None

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

November 28, 2023 - May 8, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

November 28, 2023 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 24, 2018 - November 30, 2023

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11643
Exton, PA
Past

December 4, 2017 - November 30, 2023

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
Exton, PA

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
Connecticut
(5/1/2024)
RR
Delaware
(5/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2024)
RR
New York
(5/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(4/8/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/30/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 145Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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