Lakewood, NY Office

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Lincoln Investment

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Lincoln Investment

Total advisors

355

Across 314 offices

Clients per advisor

389 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$157,266 Very Low

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large, enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer that works with a broad client mix — individual and high‑net‑worth investors, trusts, charities and corporate and ERISA retirement plans — and maintains a long history of serving educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. Its offerings include financial planning, advisor‑led consulting, portfolio management through advisor‑managed and firm‑managed model portfolios, access to third‑party managers, and both wrap and non‑wrap platform options.

The firm’s investment work is driven by an in‑house Investment Management & Research (IM&R) team that constructs strategic model portfolios and operates dynamic, AIM (Adaptive Intelligence Model) strategies, while also employing Sub‑Advisers and overlay/third‑party managers as needed. Many client relationships remain advisor‑led and non‑discretionary or limited‑discretionary, with advisors using Lincoln’s platform tools, model portfolios and periodic reviews to tailor allocations to client objectives; Lincoln also acts as a fiduciary when providing ERISA/retirement advice.

Compared with many peers, Lincoln discloses a number of operational arrangements that are noteworthy: it serves as the introducing broker‑dealer on Pershing’s platform, designates specific sweep products (including Dreyfus money‑market and bank deposit sweeps) that generate firm revenue, and notes instances where it is deemed to have custody and undergoes surprise exams. The firm also highlights a layered delivery model — a large network of mostly independent advisors, an active IM&R team, and explicit co‑adviser/promoter relationships with third‑party managers — and discloses related fee‑sharing and platform‑level conflicts that it addresses through disclosure and supervision.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy

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Occupation focus

Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed

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Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Retired

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Location

110 Mall Blvd.

Lakewood NY 14750

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Louis D

Series 63

Lakewood, NY

Lincoln Investment

Louis Deppas is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment who holds a Series 63 license and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation for a combined total of 31 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice-president on the board of the Lucy Desi Center and is a board member of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and maintains a large network of independent advisors providing tailored portfolio management and planning services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Devin C

Series 63, Series 65

Lakewood, NY

Lincoln Investment

Devin Cruea is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, he worked at Capital Analysts and has a background including roles at Paychex Inc. and Enterprise Rent A Car. Outside of his advisory role, Devin is involved in Medicare supplement and advantage plan sales and serves as a paid assistant coach for a modified football team. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and dynamic investment strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Ryan D

Series 63

Lakewood, NY

Lincoln Investment

Ryan Deppas is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following two years at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in education and sales of Medicare Advantage and Supplemental plans. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a significant focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through a mix of advisor- and firm-managed model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Nathan S

Series 63

Lakewood, NY

Lincoln Investment

Nathan Slate is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Lakewood, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously was affiliated with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm’s investment approach combines in-house model portfolio construction and third-party managers, offering both advisor-managed and firm-managed solutions alongside fiduciary ERISA/retirement advice.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Noah L

Series 63, Series 65

Lakewood, NY

Lincoln Investment

Noah Larson is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Capital Analysts and Lewis & Lewis, P.C. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a Medicare sales representative assisting Medicare-eligible individuals in selecting appropriate plans. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party managers, and maintains a fiduciary role in ERISA and retirement advice.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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