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Lincoln Financial Appoints John Morriss as EVP, Chief Investment Officer
RADNOR, Pa., September 29, 2025--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the appointment of John Morriss as Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, effective October 13, 2025. Morriss will be responsible for overseeing the company’s general account, funds management and private markets investment strategies with more than $300 billion in assets under management. He will report to Ellen Cooper, Chairman, President and CEO, and will be a member of the company's Senior Management
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