RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Stevan Cohen has been named national sales manager for its Life Insurance Solutions Distribution BGA channel, effective immediately. Cohen brings over 30 years of industry experience to the position, including 23 years with Lincoln Financial, and will report directly to Andrew Bucklee, senior vice president and head of Insurance Solutions Distribution.

“Lincoln is committed to providing financial advisors with innovative solutions to help solve complex financial needs and meet client goals,” said Bucklee. “Stevan’s wealth of industry experience and deep understanding of the various needs of advisors and their clients will help our wholesalers better align the right solutions to the needs in the marketplace.”

Cohen will be responsible for continuing to position Lincoln Financial’s strong Life Insurance product portfolio in the BGA channel and leading the sales team to ensure the customer needs are met.

Cohen joined Lincoln Financial in 1994 as part of its acquisition of Aetna Life Brokerage. He most recently served as the divisional sales manager for the Eastern region of Lincoln Financial’s Insurance Solutions Distribution BGA channel.

Cohen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Calif. He holds FINRA Series 6, 23, 26, and 63 registrations, and also holds CLU and ChFC designations from the American College.

About Lincoln Financial Group

Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower people to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement, insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings and income goals, as well as to guard against long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $236 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2017. Learn more at: www.LincolnFinancial.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. To sign up for email alerts, please visit our Newsroom at http://newsroom.lfg.com.

About Lincoln Financial Distributors

Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. (LFD), the wholesale distribution business of Lincoln Financial Group (LFG), provides expertise and access to a range of solutions that help advisors protect wealth and deliver outcomes for their clients. Lincoln’s broad portfolio includes innovative annuity, life insurance and retirement solutions that focus on addressing issues related to taxes, healthcare, longevity, inflation and market volatility. LFD comprises seasoned financial professionals who distribute Lincoln products through licensed insurance agents, registered broker-dealers, and other financial services intermediaries. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.